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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.55, 27,787.71 and 6,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.55, 27,787.71 and 6,044.55 is: 9,067.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.55 : 27,787.71 = 6,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.55/27,787.71 = 6,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.55x = 27,787.71 × 6,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.55x = 167,964,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,964,202.48/18,524.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.11

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