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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,507.34, 27,761.42 and 6,027.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,507.34, 27,761.42 and 6,027.33 is: 9,041.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,507.34 : 27,761.42 = 6,027.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,507.34/27,761.42 = 6,027.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,507.34x = 27,761.42 × 6,027.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,507.34x = 167,327,239.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,327,239.61/18,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.13

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