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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,047.34, 27,062.81 and 5,565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,047.34, 27,062.81 and 5,565.04 is: 8,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,047.34 : 27,062.81 = 5,565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,047.34/27,062.81 = 5,565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,047.34x = 27,062.81 × 5,565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,047.34x = 150,605,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,605,620.16/18,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,345.03

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