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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.52, 27,029.35 and 6,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.52, 27,029.35 and 6,332.01 is: 9,496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.52 : 27,029.35 = 6,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.52/27,029.35 = 6,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.52x = 27,029.35 × 6,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.52x = 171,150,082.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,150,082.83/18,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.98

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