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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.62, 27,227.37 and 7,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.62, 27,227.37 and 7,056.06 is: 10,585.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.62 : 27,227.37 = 7,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.62/27,227.37 = 7,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.62x = 27,227.37 × 7,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.62x = 192,117,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,117,956.36/18,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.82

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