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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.59, 27,420.96 and 5,630.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.59, 27,420.96 and 5,630.19 is: 8,445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.59 : 27,420.96 = 5,630.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.59/27,420.96 = 5,630.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.59x = 27,420.96 × 5,630.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.59x = 154,385,287.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,385,287.31/18,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.31

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