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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.48, 27,042.82 and 6,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.48, 27,042.82 and 6,340.80 is: 9,511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.48 : 27,042.82 = 6,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.48/27,042.82 = 6,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.48x = 27,042.82 × 6,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.48x = 171,473,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,473,113.06/18,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.76

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