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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.52, 27,038.20 and 6,340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.52, 27,038.20 and 6,340.36 is: 9,511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.52 : 27,038.20 = 6,340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.52/27,038.20 = 6,340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.52x = 27,038.20 × 6,340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.52x = 171,431,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,431,921.75/18,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.04

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