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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,537.32, 27,805.98 and 7,444.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,537.32, 27,805.98 and 7,444.01 is: 11,166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,537.32 : 27,805.98 = 7,444.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,537.32/27,805.98 = 7,444.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,537.32x = 27,805.98 × 7,444.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,537.32x = 206,987,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,987,886.44/18,537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,166.01

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