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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.92, 27,052.38 and 6,345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.92, 27,052.38 and 6,345.45 is: 9,518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.92 : 27,052.38 = 6,345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.92/27,052.38 = 6,345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.92x = 27,052.38 × 6,345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.92x = 171,659,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,659,524.67/18,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,518.18

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