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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.08, 27,476.86 and 6,632.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.08, 27,476.86 and 6,632.02 is: 9,949.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.08 : 27,476.86 = 6,632.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.08/27,476.86 = 6,632.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.08x = 27,476.86 × 6,632.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.08x = 182,227,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,227,085.06/18,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,949.02

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