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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.13, 27,498.79 and 10,029.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.13, 27,498.79 and 10,029.37 is: 15,043.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.13 : 27,498.79 = 10,029.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.13/27,498.79 = 10,029.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.13x = 27,498.79 × 10,029.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.13x = 275,795,539.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,795,539.46/18,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,043.56

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