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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.69, 27,058.20 and 7,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.69, 27,058.20 and 7,502.32 is: 11,255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.69 : 27,058.20 = 7,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.69/27,058.20 = 7,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.69x = 27,058.20 × 7,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.69x = 202,999,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,999,322.91/18,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,255.42

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