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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.73, 27,042.35 and 4,883.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.73, 27,042.35 and 4,883.07 is: 7,324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.73 : 27,042.35 = 4,883.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.73/27,042.35 = 4,883.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.73x = 27,042.35 × 4,883.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.73x = 132,049,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,049,663.60/18,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.00

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