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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.32, 27,060.72 and 5,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.32, 27,060.72 and 5,729.44 is: 8,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.32 : 27,060.72 = 5,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.32/27,060.72 = 5,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.32x = 27,060.72 × 5,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.32x = 155,042,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,042,771.60/18,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.33

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