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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.52, 27,066.48 and 6,353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.52, 27,066.48 and 6,353.68 is: 9,531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.52 : 27,066.48 = 6,353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.52/27,066.48 = 6,353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.52x = 27,066.48 × 6,353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.52x = 171,971,752.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,971,752.65/18,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,531.47

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