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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.64, 27,402.72 and 7,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.64, 27,402.72 and 7,179.20 is: 10,761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.64 : 27,402.72 = 7,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.64/27,402.72 = 7,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.64x = 27,402.72 × 7,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.64x = 196,729,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,729,607.42/18,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.64

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