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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.94, 27,066.50 and 5,567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.94, 27,066.50 and 5,567.50 is: 8,348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.94 : 27,066.50 = 5,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.94/27,066.50 = 5,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.94x = 27,066.50 × 5,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.94x = 150,692,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,692,724.83/18,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.19

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