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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.57, 27,054.50 and 6,346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.57, 27,054.50 and 6,346.89 is: 9,521.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.57 : 27,054.50 = 6,346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.57/27,054.50 = 6,346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.57x = 27,054.50 × 6,346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.57x = 171,711,903.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,711,903.77/18,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.79

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