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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,081, 27,121.50 and 7,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,081, 27,121.50 and 7,137 is: 10,705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,081 : 27,121.50 = 7,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,081/27,121.50 = 7,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,081x = 27,121.50 × 7,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,081x = 193,566,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,566,145.50/18,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.50

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