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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.93, 27,788.27 and 6,044.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.93, 27,788.27 and 6,044.93 is: 9,067.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.93 : 27,788.27 = 6,044.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.93/27,788.27 = 6,044.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.93x = 27,788.27 × 6,044.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.93x = 167,978,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,978,023.14/18,524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.68

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