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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.54, 27,520.23 and 6,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.54, 27,520.23 and 6,035.54 is: 9,052.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.54 : 27,520.23 = 6,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.54/27,520.23 = 6,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.54x = 27,520.23 × 6,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.54x = 166,099,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,099,448.97/18,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.95

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