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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.44, 27,254.44 and 7,076.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.44, 27,254.44 and 7,076.04 is: 10,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.44 : 27,254.44 = 7,076.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.44/27,254.44 = 7,076.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.44x = 27,254.44 × 7,076.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.44x = 192,853,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,853,507.62/18,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,614.75

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