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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.30, 27,205.08 and 7,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.30, 27,205.08 and 7,042.64 is: 10,558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.30 : 27,205.08 = 7,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.30/27,205.08 = 7,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.30x = 27,205.08 × 7,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.30x = 191,595,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,595,584.61/18,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,558.96

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