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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.89, 27,631.61 and 7,324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.89, 27,631.61 and 7,324.11 is: 10,986.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.89 : 27,631.61 = 7,324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.89/27,631.61 = 7,324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.89x = 27,631.61 × 7,324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.89x = 202,376,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,376,951.12/18,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.87

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