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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.56, 27,229.88 and 7,063.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.56, 27,229.88 and 7,063.03 is: 10,597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.56 : 27,229.88 = 7,063.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.56/27,229.88 = 7,063.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.56x = 27,229.88 × 7,063.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.56x = 192,325,459.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,325,459.34/18,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.28

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