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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.48, 27,039.06 and 7,499.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.48, 27,039.06 and 7,499.94 is: 11,247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.48 : 27,039.06 = 7,499.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.48/27,039.06 = 7,499.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.48x = 27,039.06 × 7,499.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.48x = 202,791,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,791,327.66/18,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.14

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