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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.79, 27,062.70 and 6,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.79, 27,062.70 and 6,953.70 is: 10,430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.79 : 27,062.70 = 6,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.79/27,062.70 = 6,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.79x = 27,062.70 × 6,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.79x = 188,185,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,185,896.99/18,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.56

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