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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.98, 27,093.29 and 9,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.98, 27,093.29 and 9,292.32 is: 13,939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.98 : 27,093.29 = 9,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.98/27,093.29 = 9,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.98x = 27,093.29 × 9,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.98x = 251,759,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,759,474.07/18,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,939.42

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