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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.56, 27,043.12 and 6,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.56, 27,043.12 and 6,340.96 is: 9,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.56 : 27,043.12 = 6,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.56/27,043.12 = 6,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.56x = 27,043.12 × 6,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.56x = 171,479,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,479,342.20/18,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.59

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