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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.47, 27,035.31 and 6,335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.47, 27,035.31 and 6,335.79 is: 9,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.47 : 27,035.31 = 6,335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.47/27,035.31 = 6,335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.47x = 27,035.31 × 6,335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.47x = 171,290,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,290,046.74/18,022.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.25

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