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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.53, 27,066.89 and 6,195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.53, 27,066.89 and 6,195.74 is: 9,294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.53 : 27,066.89 = 6,195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.53/27,066.89 = 6,195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.53x = 27,066.89 × 6,195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.53x = 167,699,293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,699,293.20/18,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.67

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