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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.08, 27,069.12 and 5,734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.08, 27,069.12 and 5,734.08 is: 8,601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.08 : 27,069.12 = 5,734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.08/27,069.12 = 5,734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.08x = 27,069.12 × 5,734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.08x = 155,216,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,216,499.61/18,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.12

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