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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.07, 27,055.92 and 6,942.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.07, 27,055.92 and 6,942.59 is: 10,411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.07 : 27,055.92 = 6,942.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.07/27,055.92 = 6,942.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.07x = 27,055.92 × 6,942.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.07x = 187,838,075.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,838,075.75/18,042.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,411.12

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