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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,534.24, 27,804.42 and 6,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,534.24, 27,804.42 and 6,050.64 is: 9,076.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,534.24 : 27,804.42 = 6,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,534.24/27,804.42 = 6,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,534.24x = 27,804.42 × 6,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,534.24x = 168,234,535.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,234,535.83/18,534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.96

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