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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.41, 27,827.34 and 6,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.41, 27,827.34 and 6,070.52 is: 9,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.41 : 27,827.34 = 6,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.41/27,827.34 = 6,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.41x = 27,827.34 × 6,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.41x = 168,926,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,926,284.88/18,550.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.34

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