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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.27, 27,525.52 and 7,258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.27, 27,525.52 and 7,258.92 is: 10,891.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.27 : 27,525.52 = 7,258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.27/27,525.52 = 7,258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.27x = 27,525.52 × 7,258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.27x = 199,805,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,805,453.49/18,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.98

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