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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.56, 27,308.35 and 5,057.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.56, 27,308.35 and 5,057.93 is: 7,586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.56 : 27,308.35 = 5,057.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.56/27,308.35 = 5,057.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.56x = 27,308.35 × 5,057.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.56x = 138,123,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,123,722.72/18,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.90

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