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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.44, 27,067.02 and 6,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.44, 27,067.02 and 6,363.08 is: 9,545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.44 : 27,067.02 = 6,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.44/27,067.02 = 6,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.44x = 27,067.02 × 6,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.44x = 172,229,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,229,613.62/18,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.80

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