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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.80, 27,046.20 and 10,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.80, 27,046.20 and 10,254.80 is: 15,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.80 : 27,046.20 = 10,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.80/27,046.20 = 10,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.80x = 27,046.20 × 10,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.80x = 277,353,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,353,371.76/18,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.20

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