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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.82, 27,113.67 and 10,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.82, 27,113.67 and 10,649.76 is: 16,004.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.82 : 27,113.67 = 10,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.82/27,113.67 = 10,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.82x = 27,113.67 × 10,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.82x = 288,754,078.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,754,078.22/18,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,004.71

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