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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.92, 27,380.52 and 7,161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.92, 27,380.52 and 7,161.68 is: 10,737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.92 : 27,380.52 = 7,161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.92/27,380.52 = 7,161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.92x = 27,380.52 × 7,161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.92x = 196,090,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,090,522.47/18,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,737.67

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