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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.84, 27,056.66 and 5,555.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.84, 27,056.66 and 5,555.86 is: 8,334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.84 : 27,056.66 = 5,555.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.84/27,056.66 = 5,555.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.84x = 27,056.66 × 5,555.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.84x = 150,322,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,322,961.28/18,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.68

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