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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.96, 27,069.81 and 6,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.96, 27,069.81 and 6,359.92 is: 9,539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.96 : 27,069.81 = 6,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.96/27,069.81 = 6,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.96x = 27,069.81 × 6,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.96x = 172,161,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,161,826.02/18,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.66

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