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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.98, 27,783.15 and 6,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.98, 27,783.15 and 6,041.80 is: 9,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.98 : 27,783.15 = 6,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.98/27,783.15 = 6,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.98x = 27,783.15 × 6,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.98x = 167,860,235.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,860,235.67/18,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.29

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