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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,528.32, 27,795.15 and 6,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,528.32, 27,795.15 and 6,045.26 is: 9,068.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,528.32 : 27,795.15 = 6,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,528.32/27,795.15 = 6,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,528.32x = 27,795.15 × 6,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,528.32x = 168,028,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,028,769.51/18,528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.75

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