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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372.68, 27,558.66 and 6,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,372.68, 27,558.66 and 6,060.68 is: 9,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,372.68 : 27,558.66 = 6,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,372.68/27,558.66 = 6,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,372.68x = 27,558.66 × 6,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,372.68x = 167,024,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,024,219.49/18,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.90

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