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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.10, 27,013.20 and 5,526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.10, 27,013.20 and 5,526.70 is: 8,291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.10 : 27,013.20 = 5,526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.10/27,013.20 = 5,526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.10x = 27,013.20 × 5,526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.10x = 149,293,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,293,852.44/18,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.29

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