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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.71, 27,269.91 and 5,699.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.71, 27,269.91 and 5,699.46 is: 8,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.71 : 27,269.91 = 5,699.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.71/27,269.91 = 5,699.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.71x = 27,269.91 × 5,699.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.71x = 155,423,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,423,761.25/18,179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.30

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