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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.12, 27,425.78 and 5,801.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.12, 27,425.78 and 5,801.55 is: 8,703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.12 : 27,425.78 = 5,801.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.12/27,425.78 = 5,801.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.12x = 27,425.78 × 5,801.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.12x = 159,112,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,112,004.95/18,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,703.63

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