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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.48, 24,881.19 and 10,072.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.48, 24,881.19 and 10,072.58 is: 13,900.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.48 : 24,881.19 = 10,072.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.48/24,881.19 = 10,072.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.48x = 24,881.19 × 10,072.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.48x = 250,617,776.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,617,776.77/18,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.44

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