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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.26, 27,026.82 and 10,140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.26, 27,026.82 and 10,140.54 is: 15,196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.26 : 27,026.82 = 10,140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.26/27,026.82 = 10,140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.26x = 27,026.82 × 10,140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.26x = 274,066,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,066,549.28/18,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,196.99

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