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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,055.52, 27,073.26 and 7,389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,055.52, 27,073.26 and 7,389.36 is: 11,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,055.52 : 27,073.26 = 7,389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,055.52/27,073.26 = 7,389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,055.52x = 27,073.26 × 7,389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,055.52x = 200,054,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,054,064.51/18,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,079.94

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