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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.49, 27,422.79 and 7,755.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.49, 27,422.79 and 7,755.35 is: 11,630.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.49 : 27,422.79 = 7,755.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.49/27,422.79 = 7,755.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.49x = 27,422.79 × 7,755.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.49x = 212,673,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,673,334.43/18,285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.72

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