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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.61, 27,407.95 and 7,176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.61, 27,407.95 and 7,176.05 is: 10,770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.61 : 27,407.95 = 7,176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.61/27,407.95 = 7,176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.61x = 27,407.95 × 7,176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.61x = 196,680,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,680,682.56/18,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,770.18

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