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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.42, 27,014.20 and 5,527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.42, 27,014.20 and 5,527.08 is: 8,292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.42 : 27,014.20 = 5,527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.42/27,014.20 = 5,527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.42x = 27,014.20 × 5,527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.42x = 149,309,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,309,630.72/18,006.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.02

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