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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.44, 27,062.52 and 6,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.44, 27,062.52 and 6,360.08 is: 9,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.44 : 27,062.52 = 6,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.44/27,062.52 = 6,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.44x = 27,062.52 × 6,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.44x = 172,119,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,119,792.20/18,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.30

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