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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.28, 27,043.20 and 6,336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.28, 27,043.20 and 6,336.36 is: 9,505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.28 : 27,043.20 = 6,336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.28/27,043.20 = 6,336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.28x = 27,043.20 × 6,336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.28x = 171,355,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,355,450.75/18,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.87

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