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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.52, 27,048.29 and 5,550.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.52, 27,048.29 and 5,550.66 is: 8,327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.52 : 27,048.29 = 5,550.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.52/27,048.29 = 5,550.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.52x = 27,048.29 × 5,550.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.52x = 150,135,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,135,861.37/18,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.22

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