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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.60, 27,789.19 and 6,041.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.60, 27,789.19 and 6,041.29 is: 9,062.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.60 : 27,789.19 = 6,041.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.60/27,789.19 = 6,041.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.60x = 27,789.19 × 6,041.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.60x = 167,882,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,882,471.08/18,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.68

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