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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.63, 27,426.50 and 5,802.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.63, 27,426.50 and 5,802.37 is: 8,704.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.63 : 27,426.50 = 5,802.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.63/27,426.50 = 5,802.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.63x = 27,426.50 × 5,802.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.63x = 159,138,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,138,624.99/18,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.84

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