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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.48, 27,505.30 and 10,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.48, 27,505.30 and 10,033.72 is: 15,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.48 : 27,505.30 = 10,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.48/27,505.30 = 10,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.48x = 27,505.30 × 10,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.48x = 275,980,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,980,478.72/18,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.08

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