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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.80, 27,767.68 and 6,031.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.80, 27,767.68 and 6,031.81 is: 9,047.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.80 : 27,767.68 = 6,031.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.80/27,767.68 = 6,031.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.80x = 27,767.68 × 6,031.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.80x = 167,489,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,489,369.90/18,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.71

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