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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.87, 27,011.59 and 4,679.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.87, 27,011.59 and 4,679.69 is: 7,019.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.87 : 27,011.59 = 4,679.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.87/27,011.59 = 4,679.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.87x = 27,011.59 × 4,679.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.87x = 126,405,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,405,867.61/18,007.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.48

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