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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.35, 27,058.05 and 6,948.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.35, 27,058.05 and 6,948.18 is: 10,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.35 : 27,058.05 = 6,948.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.35/27,058.05 = 6,948.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.35x = 27,058.05 × 6,948.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.35x = 188,004,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,004,201.85/18,042.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.16

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