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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.45, 27,770.34 and 6,027.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.45, 27,770.34 and 6,027.93 is: 9,042.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.45 : 27,770.34 = 6,027.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.45/27,770.34 = 6,027.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.45x = 27,770.34 × 6,027.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.45x = 167,397,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,397,665.60/18,511.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.93

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