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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.84, 27,053.34 and 5,554.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.84, 27,053.34 and 5,554.89 is: 8,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.84 : 27,053.34 = 5,554.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.84/27,053.34 = 5,554.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.84x = 27,053.34 × 5,554.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.84x = 150,278,327.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,278,327.83/18,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.13

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