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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.58, 27,484.92 and 5,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.58, 27,484.92 and 5,177.52 is: 7,765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.58 : 27,484.92 = 5,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.58/27,484.92 = 5,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.58x = 27,484.92 × 5,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.58x = 142,303,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,303,723.00/18,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,765.31

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