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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.22, 27,798.24 and 6,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.22, 27,798.24 and 6,049.26 is: 9,075.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.22 : 27,798.24 = 6,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.22/27,798.24 = 6,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.22x = 27,798.24 × 6,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.22x = 168,158,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,158,781.30/18,529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.33

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