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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.80, 27,043.20 and 10,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.80, 27,043.20 and 10,252.80 is: 15,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.80 : 27,043.20 = 10,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.80/27,043.20 = 10,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.80x = 27,043.20 × 10,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.80x = 277,268,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,268,520.96/18,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,379.20

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