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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,239.52, 27,361.98 and 6,550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,239.52, 27,361.98 and 6,550.02 is: 9,826.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,239.52 : 27,361.98 = 6,550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,239.52/27,361.98 = 6,550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,239.52x = 27,361.98 × 6,550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,239.52x = 179,221,516.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,221,516.24/18,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,826.00

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