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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.82, 27,055.92 and 9,261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.82, 27,055.92 and 9,261.95 is: 13,897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.82 : 27,055.92 = 9,261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.82/27,055.92 = 9,261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.82x = 27,055.92 × 9,261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.82x = 250,590,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,590,477.70/18,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.13

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