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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.06, 27,042.43 and 6,195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.06, 27,042.43 and 6,195.42 is: 9,293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.06 : 27,042.43 = 6,195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.06/27,042.43 = 6,195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.06x = 27,042.43 × 6,195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.06x = 167,539,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,539,128.98/18,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.24

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