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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.28, 27,498.24 and 7,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.28, 27,498.24 and 7,244.10 is: 10,866.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.28 : 27,498.24 = 7,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.28/27,498.24 = 7,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.28x = 27,498.24 × 7,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.28x = 199,200,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,200,000.38/18,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.08

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