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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.34, 27,091.61 and 5,580.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.34, 27,091.61 and 5,580.46 is: 8,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.34 : 27,091.61 = 5,580.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.34/27,091.61 = 5,580.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.34x = 27,091.61 × 5,580.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.34x = 151,183,482.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,183,482.58/18,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,371.48

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