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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,374.44, 27,536.91 and 10,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,374.44, 27,536.91 and 10,041.94 is: 15,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,374.44 : 27,536.91 = 10,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,374.44/27,536.91 = 10,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,374.44x = 27,536.91 × 10,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,374.44x = 276,523,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,523,998.01/18,374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.38

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