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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.78, 27,049.19 and 6,944.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.78, 27,049.19 and 6,944.69 is: 10,417.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.78 : 27,049.19 = 6,944.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.78/27,049.19 = 6,944.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.78x = 27,049.19 × 6,944.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.78x = 187,848,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,848,272.20/18,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,417.04

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