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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,362.22, 27,532.38 and 7,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,362.22, 27,532.38 and 7,270.50 is: 10,901.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,362.22 : 27,532.38 = 7,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,362.22/27,532.38 = 7,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,362.22x = 27,532.38 × 7,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,362.22x = 200,174,168.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,174,168.79/18,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.41

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