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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.54, 27,081 and 9,165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.54, 27,081 and 9,165.52 is: 13,750.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.54 : 27,081 = 9,165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.54/27,081 = 9,165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.54x = 27,081 × 9,165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.54x = 248,211,447.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,211,447.12/18,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.92

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