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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.35, 27,050.22 and 5,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.35, 27,050.22 and 5,553.27 is: 8,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.35 : 27,050.22 = 5,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.35/27,050.22 = 5,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.35x = 27,050.22 × 5,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.35x = 150,217,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,217,175.22/18,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.97

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