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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.63, 27,481.39 and 5,845.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.63, 27,481.39 and 5,845.77 is: 8,763.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.63 : 27,481.39 = 5,845.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.63/27,481.39 = 5,845.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.63x = 27,481.39 × 5,845.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.63x = 160,649,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,649,903.49/18,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,763.06

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