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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.25, 27,050.22 and 5,553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.25, 27,050.22 and 5,553.09 is: 8,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.25 : 27,050.22 = 5,553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.25/27,050.22 = 5,553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.25x = 27,050.22 × 5,553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.25x = 150,212,306.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,212,306.18/18,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.28

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