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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.88, 27,127.48 and 7,000.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.88, 27,127.48 and 7,000.72 is: 10,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.88 : 27,127.48 = 7,000.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.88/27,127.48 = 7,000.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.88x = 27,127.48 × 7,000.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.88x = 189,911,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,911,891.79/18,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.02

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