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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.40, 27,093.24 and 7,531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.40, 27,093.24 and 7,531.26 is: 11,298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.40 : 27,093.24 = 7,531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.40/27,093.24 = 7,531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.40x = 27,093.24 × 7,531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.40x = 204,046,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,046,234.68/18,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,298.62

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