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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.33, 27,410.30 and 7,596.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.33, 27,410.30 and 7,596.49 is: 11,395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.33 : 27,410.30 = 7,596.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.33/27,410.30 = 7,596.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.33x = 27,410.30 × 7,596.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.33x = 208,221,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,221,963.34/18,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,395.48

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