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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.28, 27,532.72 and 10,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.28, 27,532.72 and 10,062.28 is: 15,076.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.28 : 27,532.72 = 10,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.28/27,532.72 = 10,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.28x = 27,532.72 × 10,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.28x = 277,041,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,041,937.80/18,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,076.06

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