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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.16, 27,055.26 and 6,942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.16, 27,055.26 and 6,942.18 is: 10,410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.16 : 27,055.26 = 6,942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.16/27,055.26 = 6,942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.16x = 27,055.26 × 6,942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.16x = 187,822,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,822,484.87/18,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,410.78

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