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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.07, 27,550.89 and 6,672.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.07, 27,550.89 and 6,672.29 is: 10,012.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.07 : 27,550.89 = 6,672.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.07/27,550.89 = 6,672.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.07x = 27,550.89 × 6,672.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.07x = 183,827,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,827,390.08/18,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.89

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