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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,499.93, 27,749.89 and 6,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,499.93, 27,749.89 and 6,021.20 is: 9,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,499.93 : 27,749.89 = 6,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,499.93/27,749.89 = 6,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,499.93x = 27,749.89 × 6,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,499.93x = 167,087,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,087,714.57/18,499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.80

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