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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,058.59, 27,081.66 and 9,170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,058.59, 27,081.66 and 9,170.49 is: 13,752.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058.59 : 27,081.66 = 9,170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058.59/27,081.66 = 9,170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058.59x = 27,081.66 × 9,170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058.59x = 248,352,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,352,092.21/18,058.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.57

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