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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.92, 27,774.77 and 6,038.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.92, 27,774.77 and 6,038.42 is: 9,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.92 : 27,774.77 = 6,038.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.92/27,774.77 = 6,038.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.92x = 27,774.77 × 6,038.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.92x = 167,715,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,715,557.60/18,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.02

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