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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.63, 27,050.93 and 5,549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.63, 27,050.93 and 5,549.44 is: 8,325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.63 : 27,050.93 = 5,549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.63/27,050.93 = 5,549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.63x = 27,050.93 × 5,549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.63x = 150,117,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,117,512.98/18,031.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.23

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