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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.03, 27,065.09 and 5,558.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.03, 27,065.09 and 5,558.93 is: 8,339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.03 : 27,065.09 = 5,558.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.03/27,065.09 = 5,558.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.03x = 27,065.09 × 5,558.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.03x = 150,452,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,452,940.75/18,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,339.49

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