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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.61, 27,074.21 and 5,567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.61, 27,074.21 and 5,567.28 is: 8,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.61 : 27,074.21 = 5,567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.61/27,074.21 = 5,567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.61x = 27,074.21 × 5,567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.61x = 150,729,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,729,734.69/18,050.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.40

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