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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.29, 27,060.45 and 6,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.29, 27,060.45 and 6,952.20 is: 10,428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.29 : 27,060.45 = 6,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.29/27,060.45 = 6,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.29x = 27,060.45 × 6,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.29x = 188,129,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,129,660.49/18,040.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.31

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