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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.08, 27,045.77 and 6,344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.08, 27,045.77 and 6,344.64 is: 9,518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.08 : 27,045.77 = 6,344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.08/27,045.77 = 6,344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.08x = 27,045.77 × 6,344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.08x = 171,595,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,595,642.45/18,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,518.24

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