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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.91, 27,060.36 and 7,511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.91, 27,060.36 and 7,511.88 is: 11,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.91 : 27,060.36 = 7,511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.91/27,060.36 = 7,511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.91x = 27,060.36 × 7,511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.91x = 203,274,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,274,177.08/18,036.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,269.90

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