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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.80, 27,024.30 and 6,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.80, 27,024.30 and 6,332.40 is: 9,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.80 : 27,024.30 = 6,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.80/27,024.30 = 6,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.80x = 27,024.30 × 6,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.80x = 171,128,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,128,677.32/18,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.45

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