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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,018.62, 27,040.24 and 6,331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,018.62, 27,040.24 and 6,331.84 is: 9,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,018.62 : 27,040.24 = 6,331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,018.62/27,040.24 = 6,331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,018.62x = 27,040.24 × 6,331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,018.62x = 171,214,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,214,473.24/18,018.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.09

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