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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.99, 27,055.89 and 5,552.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.99, 27,055.89 and 5,552.69 is: 8,330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.99 : 27,055.89 = 5,552.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.99/27,055.89 = 5,552.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.99x = 27,055.89 × 5,552.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.99x = 150,232,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,232,834.56/18,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.08

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