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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,420.61, 27,643.68 and 7,326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,420.61, 27,643.68 and 7,326.25 is: 10,994.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,420.61 : 27,643.68 = 7,326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,420.61/27,643.68 = 7,326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,420.61x = 27,643.68 × 7,326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,420.61x = 202,524,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,524,510.60/18,420.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.45

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