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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.72, 27,392.76 and 5,781.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.72, 27,392.76 and 5,781.51 is: 8,672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.72 : 27,392.76 = 5,781.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.72/27,392.76 = 5,781.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.72x = 27,392.76 × 5,781.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.72x = 158,371,515.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,371,515.87/18,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,672.32

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