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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.59, 27,067.77 and 6,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.59, 27,067.77 and 6,358.50 is: 9,537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.59 : 27,067.77 = 6,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.59/27,067.77 = 6,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.59x = 27,067.77 × 6,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.59x = 172,110,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,110,415.55/18,045.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.54

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