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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.46, 27,306.33 and 5,725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.46, 27,306.33 and 5,725.58 is: 8,587.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.46 : 27,306.33 = 5,725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.46/27,306.33 = 5,725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.46x = 27,306.33 × 5,725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.46x = 156,344,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,344,576.92/18,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,587.79

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