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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.59, 27,226.76 and 6,302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.59, 27,226.76 and 6,302.73 is: 9,455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.59 : 27,226.76 = 6,302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.59/27,226.76 = 6,302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.59x = 27,226.76 × 6,302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.59x = 171,602,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,602,917.05/18,148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.44

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