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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.08, 27,379.98 and 5,770.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.08, 27,379.98 and 5,770.41 is: 8,657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.08 : 27,379.98 = 5,770.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.08/27,379.98 = 5,770.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.08x = 27,379.98 × 5,770.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.08x = 157,993,710.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,993,710.39/18,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.15

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