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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,389.48, 27,597.90 and 9,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,389.48, 27,597.90 and 9,034.52 is: 13,558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,389.48 : 27,597.90 = 9,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,389.48/27,597.90 = 9,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,389.48x = 27,597.90 × 9,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,389.48x = 249,333,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,333,779.51/18,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.50

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