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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,501.82, 27,754.25 and 6,018.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,501.82, 27,754.25 and 6,018.50 is: 9,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,501.82 : 27,754.25 = 6,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,501.82/27,754.25 = 6,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,501.82x = 27,754.25 × 6,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,501.82x = 167,038,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,038,992.92/18,501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.25

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