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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.44, 27,047.64 and 6,187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.44, 27,047.64 and 6,187.02 is: 9,279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.44 : 27,047.64 = 6,187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.44/27,047.64 = 6,187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.44x = 27,047.64 × 6,187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.44x = 167,344,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,344,289.63/18,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.66

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