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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.10, 27,049.35 and 6,942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.10, 27,049.35 and 6,942.19 is: 10,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.10 : 27,049.35 = 6,942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.10/27,049.35 = 6,942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.10x = 27,049.35 × 6,942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.10x = 187,781,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,781,727.08/18,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,413.17

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