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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.48, 27,383.36 and 5,777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.48, 27,383.36 and 5,777.52 is: 8,662.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.48 : 27,383.36 = 5,777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.48/27,383.36 = 5,777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.48x = 27,383.36 × 5,777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.48x = 158,208,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,208,005.53/18,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.06

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