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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.54, 27,068.34 and 6,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.54, 27,068.34 and 6,957.44 is: 10,436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.54 : 27,068.34 = 6,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.54/27,068.34 = 6,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.54x = 27,068.34 × 6,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.54x = 188,326,351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,326,351.45/18,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.17

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