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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.49, 27,497.88 and 7,799.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.49, 27,497.88 and 7,799.49 is: 11,700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.49 : 27,497.88 = 7,799.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.49/27,497.88 = 7,799.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.49x = 27,497.88 × 7,799.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.49x = 214,469,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,469,440.08/18,329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,700.79

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