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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.70, 27,524.45 and 6,038.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.70, 27,524.45 and 6,038.70 is: 9,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.70 : 27,524.45 = 6,038.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.70/27,524.45 = 6,038.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.70x = 27,524.45 × 6,038.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.70x = 166,211,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,211,896.22/18,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.52

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