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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,385.80, 27,581.72 and 7,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,385.80, 27,581.72 and 7,292.54 is: 10,940.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,385.80 : 27,581.72 = 7,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,385.80/27,581.72 = 7,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,385.80x = 27,581.72 × 7,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,385.80x = 201,140,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,140,796.37/18,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,940.01

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