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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031, 27,046.50 and 6,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031, 27,046.50 and 6,342.88 is: 9,514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031 : 27,046.50 = 6,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031/27,046.50 = 6,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031x = 27,046.50 × 6,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031x = 171,552,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,552,703.92/18,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,514.32

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