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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,064.98, 27,102.35 and 7,531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,064.98, 27,102.35 and 7,531.52 is: 11,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,064.98 : 27,102.35 = 7,531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,064.98/27,102.35 = 7,531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,064.98x = 27,102.35 × 7,531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,064.98x = 204,121,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,121,774.39/18,064.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,299.31

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