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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.48, 27,265.51 and 5,699.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.48, 27,265.51 and 5,699.57 is: 8,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.48 : 27,265.51 = 5,699.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.48/27,265.51 = 5,699.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.48x = 27,265.51 × 5,699.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.48x = 155,401,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,401,553.63/18,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,546.78

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