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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,127.37, 27,200.96 and 7,034.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,127.37, 27,200.96 and 7,034.49 is: 10,555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,127.37 : 27,200.96 = 7,034.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,127.37/27,200.96 = 7,034.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,127.37x = 27,200.96 × 7,034.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,127.37x = 191,344,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,344,845.94/18,127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.58

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