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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.91, 27,064.40 and 6,954.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.91, 27,064.40 and 6,954.82 is: 10,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.91 : 27,064.40 = 6,954.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.91/27,064.40 = 6,954.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.91x = 27,064.40 × 6,954.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.91x = 188,228,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,228,030.41/18,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.24

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