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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,511.92, 27,770.50 and 6,027.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,511.92, 27,770.50 and 6,027.94 is: 9,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,511.92 : 27,770.50 = 6,027.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,511.92/27,770.50 = 6,027.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,511.92x = 27,770.50 × 6,027.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,511.92x = 167,398,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,398,907.77/18,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.76

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