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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,561.02, 27,842.46 and 6,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,561.02, 27,842.46 and 6,079.94 is: 9,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,561.02 : 27,842.46 = 6,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,561.02/27,842.46 = 6,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,561.02x = 27,842.46 × 6,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,561.02x = 169,280,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,280,486.25/18,561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.21

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