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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.59, 27,054.79 and 5,554.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.59, 27,054.79 and 5,554.61 is: 8,332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.59 : 27,054.79 = 5,554.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.59/27,054.79 = 5,554.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.59x = 27,054.79 × 5,554.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.59x = 150,278,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,278,725.56/18,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.81

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