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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.74, 27,349.52 and 5,750.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.74, 27,349.52 and 5,750.25 is: 8,626.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.74 : 27,349.52 = 5,750.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.74/27,349.52 = 5,750.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.74x = 27,349.52 × 5,750.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.74x = 157,266,548.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,266,548.63/18,229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.92

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