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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,506.34, 27,759.92 and 6,026.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,506.34, 27,759.92 and 6,026.33 is: 9,039.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,506.34 : 27,759.92 = 6,026.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,506.34/27,759.92 = 6,026.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,506.34x = 27,759.92 × 6,026.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,506.34x = 167,290,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,290,477.96/18,506.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.63

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