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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.95, 27,420.90 and 5,800.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.95, 27,420.90 and 5,800.95 is: 8,701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.95 : 27,420.90 = 5,800.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.95/27,420.90 = 5,800.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.95x = 27,420.90 × 5,800.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.95x = 159,067,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,067,248.10/18,279.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,701.74

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