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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,437.04, 27,647.76 and 7,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,437.04, 27,647.76 and 7,031.52 is: 10,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,437.04 : 27,647.76 = 7,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,437.04/27,647.76 = 7,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,437.04x = 27,647.76 × 7,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,437.04x = 194,405,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,405,777.40/18,437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.31

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