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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.36, 27,413.56 and 5,795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.36, 27,413.56 and 5,795.44 is: 8,693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.36 : 27,413.56 = 5,795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.36/27,413.56 = 5,795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.36x = 27,413.56 × 5,795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.36x = 158,873,642.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,873,642.17/18,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,693.32

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