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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.12, 27,044.82 and 6,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.12, 27,044.82 and 6,339.96 is: 9,508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.12 : 27,044.82 = 6,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.12/27,044.82 = 6,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.12x = 27,044.82 × 6,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.12x = 171,463,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,463,077.01/18,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.23

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