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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.20, 27,347.68 and 5,752.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.20, 27,347.68 and 5,752.82 is: 8,630.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.20 : 27,347.68 = 5,752.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.20/27,347.68 = 5,752.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.20x = 27,347.68 × 5,752.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.20x = 157,326,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,326,323.66/18,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.46

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