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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361, 27,542.04 and 4,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361, 27,542.04 and 4,510 is: 6,765.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361 : 27,542.04 = 4,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361/27,542.04 = 4,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361x = 27,542.04 × 4,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361x = 124,214,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,214,600.40/18,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.13

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