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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.07, 27,356.88 and 5,590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.07, 27,356.88 and 5,590.06 is: 8,382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.07 : 27,356.88 = 5,590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.07/27,356.88 = 5,590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.07x = 27,356.88 × 5,590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.07x = 152,926,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,926,463.83/18,244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.26

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