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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.55, 27,040.25 and 6,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.55, 27,040.25 and 6,180.23 is: 9,270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.55 : 27,040.25 = 6,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.55/27,040.25 = 6,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.55x = 27,040.25 × 6,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.55x = 167,114,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,114,798.16/18,026.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.48

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