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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,536.24, 27,807.44 and 6,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,536.24, 27,807.44 and 6,052.64 is: 9,079.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,536.24 : 27,807.44 = 6,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,536.24/27,807.44 = 6,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,536.24x = 27,807.44 × 6,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,536.24x = 168,308,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,308,423.64/18,536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.97

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