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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.48, 27,257.58 and 6,482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.48, 27,257.58 and 6,482.34 is: 9,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.48 : 27,257.58 = 6,482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.48/27,257.58 = 6,482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.48x = 27,257.58 × 6,482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.48x = 176,692,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,692,901.14/18,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,725.24

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