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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,037.52, 27,057.24 and 5,726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,037.52, 27,057.24 and 5,726.48 is: 8,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,037.52 : 27,057.24 = 5,726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,037.52/27,057.24 = 5,726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,037.52x = 27,057.24 × 5,726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,037.52x = 154,942,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,942,743.72/18,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,590.02

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