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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,631.49, 27,931.46 and 8,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,631.49, 27,931.46 and 8,093.52 is: 12,133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,631.49 : 27,931.46 = 8,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,631.49/27,931.46 = 8,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,631.49x = 27,931.46 × 8,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,631.49x = 226,063,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,063,789.67/18,631.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.43

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