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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.80, 27,266.34 and 7,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.80, 27,266.34 and 7,079.80 is: 10,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.80 : 27,266.34 = 7,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.80/27,266.34 = 7,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.80x = 27,266.34 × 7,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.80x = 193,040,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,040,233.93/18,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,620.14

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