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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.34, 27,051.09 and 5,553.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.34, 27,051.09 and 5,553.39 is: 8,330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.34 : 27,051.09 = 5,553.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.34/27,051.09 = 5,553.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.34x = 27,051.09 × 5,553.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.34x = 150,225,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,225,252.70/18,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.88

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