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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,523.98, 27,778.95 and 6,041.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,523.98, 27,778.95 and 6,041.07 is: 9,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,523.98 : 27,778.95 = 6,041.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,523.98/27,778.95 = 6,041.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,523.98x = 27,778.95 × 6,041.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,523.98x = 167,814,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,814,581.48/18,523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.32

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