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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.78, 27,050.69 and 6,945.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.78, 27,050.69 and 6,945.69 is: 10,418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.78 : 27,050.69 = 6,945.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.78/27,050.69 = 6,945.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.78x = 27,050.69 × 6,945.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.78x = 187,885,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,885,707.03/18,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,418.54

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