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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.66, 27,044.04 and 5,548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.66, 27,044.04 and 5,548.70 is: 8,323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.66 : 27,044.04 = 5,548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.66/27,044.04 = 5,548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.66x = 27,044.04 × 5,548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.66x = 150,059,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,059,264.75/18,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.83

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