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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.68, 27,057.36 and 7,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.68, 27,057.36 and 7,655.24 is: 11,480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.68 : 27,057.36 = 7,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.68/27,057.36 = 7,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.68x = 27,057.36 × 7,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.68x = 207,130,584.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,130,584.57/18,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.03

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