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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.48, 27,451.60 and 7,054.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.48, 27,451.60 and 7,054.11 is: 10,582.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.48 : 27,451.60 = 7,054.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.48/27,451.60 = 7,054.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.48x = 27,451.60 × 7,054.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.48x = 193,646,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,646,606.08/18,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.66

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