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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.72, 27,051.36 and 6,940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.72, 27,051.36 and 6,940.08 is: 10,405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.72 : 27,051.36 = 6,940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.72/27,051.36 = 6,940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.72x = 27,051.36 × 6,940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.72x = 187,738,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,738,602.51/18,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,405.23

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