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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,037.05, 27,048.63 and 7,512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,037.05, 27,048.63 and 7,512.04 is: 11,265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,037.05 : 27,048.63 = 7,512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,037.05/27,048.63 = 7,512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,037.05x = 27,048.63 × 7,512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,037.05x = 203,190,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,190,452.49/18,037.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.17

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