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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.94, 27,066.27 and 6,362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.94, 27,066.27 and 6,362.58 is: 9,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.94 : 27,066.27 = 6,362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.94/27,066.27 = 6,362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.94x = 27,066.27 × 6,362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.94x = 172,211,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,211,308.18/18,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.05

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