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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.39, 27,055.42 and 6,950.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.39, 27,055.42 and 6,950.07 is: 10,413.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.39 : 27,055.42 = 6,950.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.39/27,055.42 = 6,950.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.39x = 27,055.42 × 6,950.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.39x = 188,037,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,037,045.50/18,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,413.88

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