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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.04, 27,770.22 and 6,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.04, 27,770.22 and 6,031.56 is: 9,048.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.04 : 27,770.22 = 6,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.04/27,770.22 = 6,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.04x = 27,770.22 × 6,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.04x = 167,497,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,497,748.14/18,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.04

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