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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.58, 27,766.02 and 6,032.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.58, 27,766.02 and 6,032.58 is: 9,047.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.58 : 27,766.02 = 6,032.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.58/27,766.02 = 6,032.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.58x = 27,766.02 × 6,032.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.58x = 167,500,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,500,655.43/18,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.94

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