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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.34, 27,770.02 and 6,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.34, 27,770.02 and 6,029.04 is: 9,044.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.34 : 27,770.02 = 6,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.34/27,770.02 = 6,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.34x = 27,770.02 × 6,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.34x = 167,426,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,426,561.38/18,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.05

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