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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,020.46, 27,032.31 and 6,333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,020.46, 27,032.31 and 6,333.78 is: 9,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,020.46 : 27,032.31 = 6,333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,020.46/27,032.31 = 6,333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,020.46x = 27,032.31 × 6,333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,020.46x = 171,216,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,216,704.43/18,020.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.24

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