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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.44, 27,541.41 and 10,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.44, 27,541.41 and 10,044.94 is: 15,053.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.44 : 27,541.41 = 10,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.44/27,541.41 = 10,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.44x = 27,541.41 × 10,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.44x = 276,651,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,651,810.97/18,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.88

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