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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.48, 27,503.80 and 10,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.48, 27,503.80 and 10,032.72 is: 15,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.48 : 27,503.80 = 10,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.48/27,503.80 = 10,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.48x = 27,503.80 × 10,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.48x = 275,937,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,937,924.34/18,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.58

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