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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,252.70, 27,378.87 and 5,772.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,252.70, 27,378.87 and 5,772.72 is: 8,659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252.70 : 27,378.87 = 5,772.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252.70/27,378.87 = 5,772.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252.70x = 27,378.87 × 5,772.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252.70x = 158,050,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,050,550.43/18,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.02

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