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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.84, 27,050.92 and 6,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.84, 27,050.92 and 6,355.44 is: 9,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.84 : 27,050.92 = 6,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.84/27,050.92 = 6,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.84x = 27,050.92 × 6,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.84x = 171,920,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,920,499.00/18,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.22

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