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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.58, 27,078.98 and 6,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.58, 27,078.98 and 6,953.28 is: 10,431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.58 : 27,078.98 = 6,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.58/27,078.98 = 6,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.58x = 27,078.98 × 6,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.58x = 188,287,730.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,287,730.05/18,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.70

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