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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.47, 27,073.90 and 7,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.47, 27,073.90 and 7,525.14 is: 11,287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.47 : 27,073.90 = 7,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.47/27,073.90 = 7,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.47x = 27,073.90 × 7,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.47x = 203,734,897.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,734,897.25/18,049.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.58

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