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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.33, 27,042.08 and 5,547.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.33, 27,042.08 and 5,547.41 is: 8,321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.33 : 27,042.08 = 5,547.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.33/27,042.08 = 5,547.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.33x = 27,042.08 × 5,547.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.33x = 150,013,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,013,342.07/18,026.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.90

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