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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.52, 27,101.92 and 7,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.52, 27,101.92 and 7,534.20 is: 11,300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.52 : 27,101.92 = 7,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.52/27,101.92 = 7,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.52x = 27,101.92 × 7,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.52x = 204,191,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,191,285.66/18,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,300.94

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