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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.48, 27,230.04 and 7,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.48, 27,230.04 and 7,057.44 is: 10,587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.48 : 27,230.04 = 7,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.48/27,230.04 = 7,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.48x = 27,230.04 × 7,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.48x = 192,174,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,174,373.50/18,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.84

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