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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.88, 27,232.32 and 5,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.88, 27,232.32 and 5,844 is: 8,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.88 : 27,232.32 = 5,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.88/27,232.32 = 5,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.88x = 27,232.32 × 5,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.88x = 159,145,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,145,678.08/18,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.07

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