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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,288.48, 27,419.28 and 9,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,288.48, 27,419.28 and 9,052.32 is: 13,571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,288.48 : 27,419.28 = 9,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,288.48/27,419.28 = 9,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,288.48x = 27,419.28 × 9,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,288.48x = 248,208,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,208,096.73/18,288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.83

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