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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.76, 27,074.38 and 5,567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.76, 27,074.38 and 5,567.42 is: 8,350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.76 : 27,074.38 = 5,567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.76/27,074.38 = 5,567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.76x = 27,074.38 × 5,567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.76x = 150,734,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,734,444.70/18,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.59

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