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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,109.44, 27,171.92 and 7,581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,109.44, 27,171.92 and 7,581.92 is: 11,376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,109.44 : 27,171.92 = 7,581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,109.44/27,171.92 = 7,581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,109.44x = 27,171.92 × 7,581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,109.44x = 206,015,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,015,323.69/18,109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.13

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