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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.52, 27,061.98 and 6,350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.52, 27,061.98 and 6,350.68 is: 9,526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.52 : 27,061.98 = 6,350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.52/27,061.98 = 6,350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.52x = 27,061.98 × 6,350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.52x = 171,861,975.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,861,975.15/18,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,526.97

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