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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.79, 27,445.48 and 9,546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.79, 27,445.48 and 9,546.26 is: 14,293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.79 : 27,445.48 = 9,546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.79/27,445.48 = 9,546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.79x = 27,445.48 × 9,546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.79x = 262,001,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,001,580.51/18,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.75

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