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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.36, 27,788.31 and 6,045.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.36, 27,788.31 and 6,045.33 is: 9,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.36 : 27,788.31 = 6,045.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.36/27,788.31 = 6,045.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.36x = 27,788.31 × 6,045.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.36x = 167,989,504.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,989,504.09/18,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.08

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