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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.80, 27,055.28 and 5,554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.80, 27,055.28 and 5,554.54 is: 8,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.80 : 27,055.28 = 5,554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.80/27,055.28 = 5,554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.80x = 27,055.28 × 5,554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.80x = 150,279,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,279,634.97/18,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.76

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