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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.94, 27,054.12 and 5,555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.94, 27,054.12 and 5,555.66 is: 8,333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.94 : 27,054.12 = 5,555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.94/27,054.12 = 5,555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.94x = 27,054.12 × 5,555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.94x = 150,303,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,303,437.67/18,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.09

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