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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,490.92, 27,745.38 and 8,101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,490.92, 27,745.38 and 8,101.32 is: 12,155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,490.92 : 27,745.38 = 8,101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,490.92/27,745.38 = 8,101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,490.92x = 27,745.38 × 8,101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,490.92x = 224,774,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,774,201.90/18,490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.92

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