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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.59, 27,059.95 and 6,196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.59, 27,059.95 and 6,196.16 is: 9,291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.59 : 27,059.95 = 6,196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.59/27,059.95 = 6,196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.59x = 27,059.95 × 6,196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.59x = 167,667,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,667,779.79/18,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.86

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