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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,062.65, 27,099.42 and 7,537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,062.65, 27,099.42 and 7,537.78 is: 11,308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062.65 : 27,099.42 = 7,537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062.65/27,099.42 = 7,537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062.65x = 27,099.42 × 7,537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062.65x = 204,269,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,269,466.09/18,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,308.94

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