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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,528.89, 27,799.52 and 6,049.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,528.89, 27,799.52 and 6,049.43 is: 9,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,528.89 : 27,799.52 = 6,049.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,528.89/27,799.52 = 6,049.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,528.89x = 27,799.52 × 6,049.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,528.89x = 168,171,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,171,081.03/18,528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.15

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