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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.36, 27,205.38 and 7,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.36, 27,205.38 and 7,044.68 is: 10,565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.36 : 27,205.38 = 7,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.36/27,205.38 = 7,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.36x = 27,205.38 × 7,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.36x = 191,653,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,653,060.35/18,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,565.01

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