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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,037.92, 27,056.91 and 7,507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,037.92, 27,056.91 and 7,507.80 is: 11,261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,037.92 : 27,056.91 = 7,507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,037.92/27,056.91 = 7,507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,037.92x = 27,056.91 × 7,507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,037.92x = 203,137,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,137,868.90/18,037.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,261.71

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