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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.44, 27,945.32 and 7,531.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.44, 27,945.32 and 7,531.08 is: 11,298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.44 : 27,945.32 = 7,531.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.44/27,945.32 = 7,531.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.44x = 27,945.32 × 7,531.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.44x = 210,458,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,458,440.55/18,626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,298.91

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