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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.60, 27,063.33 and 5,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.60, 27,063.33 and 5,562.12 is: 8,343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.60 : 27,063.33 = 5,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.60/27,063.33 = 5,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.60x = 27,063.33 × 5,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.60x = 150,529,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,529,489.06/18,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.00

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