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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.89, 27,036.03 and 7,491.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.89, 27,036.03 and 7,491.75 is: 11,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.89 : 27,036.03 = 7,491.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.89/27,036.03 = 7,491.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.89x = 27,036.03 × 7,491.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.89x = 202,547,177.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,547,177.75/18,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,234.59

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