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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.92, 27,093.56 and 5,580.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.92, 27,093.56 and 5,580.81 is: 8,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.92 : 27,093.56 = 5,580.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.92/27,093.56 = 5,580.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.92x = 27,093.56 × 5,580.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.92x = 151,203,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,203,982.68/18,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,371.42

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