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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.63, 27,049.43 and 5,548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.63, 27,049.43 and 5,548.44 is: 8,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.63 : 27,049.43 = 5,548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.63/27,049.43 = 5,548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.63x = 27,049.43 × 5,548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.63x = 150,081,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,081,976.40/18,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.73

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