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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.28, 27,041.68 and 10,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.28, 27,041.68 and 10,150.64 is: 15,212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.28 : 27,041.68 = 10,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.28/27,041.68 = 10,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.28x = 27,041.68 × 10,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.28x = 274,490,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,490,358.68/18,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.04

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