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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.69, 27,790.98 and 6,041.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.69, 27,790.98 and 6,041.35 is: 9,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.69 : 27,790.98 = 6,041.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.69/27,790.98 = 6,041.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.69x = 27,790.98 × 6,041.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.69x = 167,895,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,895,006.82/18,525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.82

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