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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044, 27,070.32 and 5,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044, 27,070.32 and 5,732 is: 8,599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044 : 27,070.32 = 5,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044/27,070.32 = 5,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044x = 27,070.32 × 5,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044x = 155,167,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,167,074.24/18,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.37

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