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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.88, 27,504.60 and 6,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.88, 27,504.60 and 6,026 is: 9,036.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.88 : 27,504.60 = 6,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.88/27,504.60 = 6,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.88x = 27,504.60 × 6,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.88x = 165,742,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,742,719.60/18,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,036.79

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