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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.76, 27,341.75 and 5,749.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.76, 27,341.75 and 5,749.99 is: 8,620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.76 : 27,341.75 = 5,749.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.76/27,341.75 = 5,749.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.76x = 27,341.75 × 5,749.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.76x = 157,214,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,214,735.10/18,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.29

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