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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.72, 27,063.36 and 6,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.72, 27,063.36 and 6,948.08 is: 10,417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.72 : 27,063.36 = 6,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.72/27,063.36 = 6,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.72x = 27,063.36 × 6,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.72x = 188,038,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,038,390.35/18,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,417.22

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