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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.78, 27,046.43 and 6,343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.78, 27,046.43 and 6,343.27 is: 9,513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.78 : 27,046.43 = 6,343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.78/27,046.43 = 6,343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.78x = 27,046.43 × 6,343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.78x = 171,562,808.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,562,808.03/18,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.94

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