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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,239.58, 27,337.50 and 7,139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,239.58, 27,337.50 and 7,139.34 is: 10,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,239.58 : 27,337.50 = 7,139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,239.58/27,337.50 = 7,139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,239.58x = 27,337.50 × 7,139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,239.58x = 195,171,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,171,707.25/18,239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.45

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