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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.27, 27,031.25 and 11,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.27, 27,031.25 and 11,033.24 is: 16,522.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.27 : 27,031.25 = 11,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.27/27,031.25 = 11,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.27x = 27,031.25 × 11,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.27x = 298,242,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,242,161.18/18,050.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.87

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