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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.79, 27,338.24 and 7,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.79, 27,338.24 and 7,126.25 is: 10,685.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.79 : 27,338.24 = 7,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.79/27,338.24 = 7,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.79x = 27,338.24 × 7,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.79x = 194,818,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,818,960.48/18,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,685.09

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