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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,038.92, 27,058.40 and 6,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,038.92, 27,058.40 and 6,349.44 is: 9,524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,038.92 : 27,058.40 = 6,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,038.92/27,058.40 = 6,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,038.92x = 27,058.40 × 6,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,038.92x = 171,805,687.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,805,687.30/18,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.17

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