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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.62, 27,078.48 and 5,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.62, 27,078.48 and 5,571.66 is: 8,358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.62 : 27,078.48 = 5,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.62/27,078.48 = 5,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.62x = 27,078.48 × 5,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.62x = 150,872,083.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,872,083.88/18,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.28

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