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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.04, 27,790.49 and 6,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.04, 27,790.49 and 6,044.08 is: 9,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.04 : 27,790.49 = 6,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.04/27,790.49 = 6,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.04x = 27,790.49 × 6,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.04x = 167,967,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,967,890.43/18,524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.56

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