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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.92, 27,039.35 and 7,490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.92, 27,039.35 and 7,490.48 is: 11,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.92 : 27,039.35 = 7,490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.92/27,039.35 = 7,490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.92x = 27,039.35 × 7,490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.92x = 202,537,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,537,593.92/18,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,244.02

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