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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.52, 27,441.36 and 7,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.52, 27,441.36 and 7,048.08 is: 10,569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.52 : 27,441.36 = 7,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.52/27,441.36 = 7,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.52x = 27,441.36 × 7,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.52x = 193,408,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,408,900.59/18,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.07

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