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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.30, 27,261.95 and 7,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.30, 27,261.95 and 7,084.52 is: 10,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.30 : 27,261.95 = 7,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.30/27,261.95 = 7,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.30x = 27,261.95 × 7,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.30x = 193,137,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,137,862.75/18,179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.06

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