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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.95, 27,067.02 and 6,355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.95, 27,067.02 and 6,355.27 is: 9,534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.95 : 27,067.02 = 6,355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.95/27,067.02 = 6,355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.95x = 27,067.02 × 6,355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.95x = 172,018,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,018,220.20/18,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.35

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