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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.32, 27,591.48 and 7,309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.32, 27,591.48 and 7,309.32 is: 10,956.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.32 : 27,591.48 = 7,309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.32/27,591.48 = 7,309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.32x = 27,591.48 × 7,309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.32x = 201,674,956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,674,956.59/18,406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,956.83

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