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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.82, 27,047.99 and 6,344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.82, 27,047.99 and 6,344.30 is: 9,515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.82 : 27,047.99 = 6,344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.82/27,047.99 = 6,344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.82x = 27,047.99 × 6,344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.82x = 171,600,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,600,646.44/18,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,515.49

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