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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.93, 27,041.89 and 6,785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.93, 27,041.89 and 6,785.38 is: 10,178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.93 : 27,041.89 = 6,785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.93/27,041.89 = 6,785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.93x = 27,041.89 × 6,785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.93x = 183,489,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,489,499.57/18,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,178.07

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