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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.82, 27,066.33 and 6,357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.82, 27,066.33 and 6,357.06 is: 9,535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.82 : 27,066.33 = 6,357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.82/27,066.33 = 6,357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.82x = 27,066.33 × 6,357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.82x = 172,062,283.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,062,283.79/18,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.27

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