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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.84, 27,250.98 and 7,075.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.84, 27,250.98 and 7,075.05 is: 10,610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.84 : 27,250.98 = 7,075.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.84/27,250.98 = 7,075.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.84x = 27,250.98 × 7,075.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.84x = 192,802,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,802,046.05/18,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.52

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