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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,178.30, 27,256.29 and 7,072.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,178.30, 27,256.29 and 7,072.05 is: 10,603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,178.30 : 27,256.29 = 7,072.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,178.30/27,256.29 = 7,072.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,178.30x = 27,256.29 × 7,072.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,178.30x = 192,757,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,757,845.69/18,178.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.73

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