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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.50, 27,399.75 and 5,954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.50, 27,399.75 and 5,954.50 is: 8,931.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.50 : 27,399.75 = 5,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.50/27,399.75 = 5,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.50x = 27,399.75 × 5,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.50x = 163,151,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,151,811.38/18,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,931.75

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