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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.53, 27,435.92 and 5,810.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.53, 27,435.92 and 5,810.91 is: 8,715.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.53 : 27,435.92 = 5,810.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.53/27,435.92 = 5,810.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.53x = 27,435.92 × 5,810.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.53x = 159,427,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,427,661.89/18,292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.45

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