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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.69, 27,065.03 and 5,562.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.69, 27,065.03 and 5,562.69 is: 8,344.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.69 : 27,065.03 = 5,562.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.69/27,065.03 = 5,562.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.69x = 27,065.03 × 5,562.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.69x = 150,554,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,554,343.92/18,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.81

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