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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.59, 27,069.27 and 6,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.59, 27,069.27 and 6,359.50 is: 9,539.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.59 : 27,069.27 = 6,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.59/27,069.27 = 6,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.59x = 27,069.27 × 6,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.59x = 172,147,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,147,022.57/18,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.03

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