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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.94, 27,778.02 and 7,437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.94, 27,778.02 and 7,437.88 is: 11,152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.94 : 27,778.02 = 7,437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.94/27,778.02 = 7,437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.94x = 27,778.02 × 7,437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.94x = 206,609,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,609,579.40/18,525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.45

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