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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,037.44, 27,059.52 and 6,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,037.44, 27,059.52 and 6,358.08 is: 9,538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,037.44 : 27,059.52 = 6,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,037.44/27,059.52 = 6,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,037.44x = 27,059.52 × 6,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,037.44x = 172,046,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,046,592.92/18,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.30

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