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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.60, 27,078.90 and 16,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.60, 27,078.90 and 16,094.20 is: 24,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.60 : 27,078.90 = 16,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.60/27,078.90 = 16,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.60x = 27,078.90 × 16,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.60x = 435,813,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,813,232.38/18,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,141.30

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