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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.65, 27,770.82 and 6,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.65, 27,770.82 and 6,030.56 is: 9,046.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.65 : 27,770.82 = 6,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.65/27,770.82 = 6,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.65x = 27,770.82 × 6,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.65x = 167,473,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,473,643.07/18,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.93

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