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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.18, 27,446.82 and 5,819.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.18, 27,446.82 and 5,819.02 is: 8,729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.18 : 27,446.82 = 5,819.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.18/27,446.82 = 5,819.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.18x = 27,446.82 × 5,819.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.18x = 159,713,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,713,594.52/18,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.82

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