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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,530.10, 27,795.96 and 6,050.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,530.10, 27,795.96 and 6,050.03 is: 9,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,530.10 : 27,795.96 = 6,050.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,530.10/27,795.96 = 6,050.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,530.10x = 27,795.96 × 6,050.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,530.10x = 168,166,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,166,252.90/18,530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.30

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