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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361.92, 27,518.18 and 10,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361.92, 27,518.18 and 10,029.44 is: 15,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361.92 : 27,518.18 = 10,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361.92/27,518.18 = 10,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361.92x = 27,518.18 × 10,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361.92x = 275,991,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,991,935.22/18,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,030.67

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