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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,132.24, 27,166.18 and 7,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,132.24, 27,166.18 and 7,579 is: 11,355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,132.24 : 27,166.18 = 7,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,132.24/27,166.18 = 7,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,132.24x = 27,166.18 × 7,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,132.24x = 205,892,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,892,478.22/18,132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,355.05

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