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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.68, 27,030.12 and 10,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.68, 27,030.12 and 10,250.48 is: 15,353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.68 : 27,030.12 = 10,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.68/27,030.12 = 10,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.68x = 27,030.12 × 10,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.68x = 277,071,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,071,704.46/18,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,353.91

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