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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.38, 27,056.85 and 6,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.38, 27,056.85 and 6,943.24 is: 10,413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.38 : 27,056.85 = 6,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.38/27,056.85 = 6,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.38x = 27,056.85 × 6,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.38x = 187,862,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,862,203.19/18,040.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,413.43

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