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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,521.49, 27,779.33 and 6,041.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,521.49, 27,779.33 and 6,041.45 is: 9,061.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,521.49 : 27,779.33 = 6,041.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,521.49/27,779.33 = 6,041.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,521.49x = 27,779.33 × 6,041.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,521.49x = 167,827,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,827,433.23/18,521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.23

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