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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.58, 27,054.34 and 5,564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.58, 27,054.34 and 5,564.18 is: 8,346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.58 : 27,054.34 = 5,564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.58/27,054.34 = 5,564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.58x = 27,054.34 × 5,564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.58x = 150,535,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,535,217.54/18,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.57

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