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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.70, 27,104.55 and 5,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.70, 27,104.55 and 5,757.70 is: 8,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.70 : 27,104.55 = 5,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.70/27,104.55 = 5,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.70x = 27,104.55 × 5,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.70x = 156,059,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,059,867.54/18,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.55

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