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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.82, 27,814.44 and 6,061.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.82, 27,814.44 and 6,061.91 is: 9,093.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.82 : 27,814.44 = 6,061.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.82/27,814.44 = 6,061.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.82x = 27,814.44 × 6,061.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.82x = 168,608,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,608,624.40/18,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.42

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