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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.59, 27,063.27 and 6,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.59, 27,063.27 and 6,355.50 is: 9,533.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.59 : 27,063.27 = 6,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.59/27,063.27 = 6,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.59x = 27,063.27 × 6,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.59x = 172,000,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,000,612.49/18,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.04

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