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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,521.76, 27,781.35 and 6,041.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,521.76, 27,781.35 and 6,041.51 is: 9,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,521.76 : 27,781.35 = 6,041.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,521.76/27,781.35 = 6,041.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,521.76x = 27,781.35 × 6,041.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,521.76x = 167,841,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,841,164.93/18,521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.84

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