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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.48, 27,052.74 and 10,648.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.48, 27,052.74 and 10,648.62 is: 15,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.48 : 27,052.74 = 10,648.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.48/27,052.74 = 10,648.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.48x = 27,052.74 × 10,648.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.48x = 288,074,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,074,348.22/18,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.45

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