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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.68, 27,342.55 and 7,129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.68, 27,342.55 and 7,129.11 is: 10,689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.68 : 27,342.55 = 7,129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.68/27,342.55 = 7,129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.68x = 27,342.55 × 7,129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.68x = 194,928,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,928,046.63/18,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,689.38

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