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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.59, 27,381.58 and 5,769.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.59, 27,381.58 and 5,769.78 is: 8,655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.59 : 27,381.58 = 5,769.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.59/27,381.58 = 5,769.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.59x = 27,381.58 × 5,769.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.59x = 157,985,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,985,729.57/18,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.52

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