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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.85, 27,057.96 and 5,555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.85, 27,057.96 and 5,555.82 is: 8,334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.85 : 27,057.96 = 5,555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.85/27,057.96 = 5,555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.85x = 27,057.96 × 5,555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.85x = 150,329,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,329,127.55/18,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.56

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