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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.93, 27,047.55 and 4,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.93, 27,047.55 and 4,884.60 is: 7,325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.93 : 27,047.55 = 4,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.93/27,047.55 = 4,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.93x = 27,047.55 × 4,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.93x = 132,116,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,116,462.73/18,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.99

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