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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,219.78, 27,329.76 and 5,739.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,219.78, 27,329.76 and 5,739.30 is: 8,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,219.78 : 27,329.76 = 5,739.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,219.78/27,329.76 = 5,739.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,219.78x = 27,329.76 × 5,739.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,219.78x = 156,853,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,853,691.57/18,219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.98

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