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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.06, 27,492.26 and 5,852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.06, 27,492.26 and 5,852.14 is: 8,774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.06 : 27,492.26 = 5,852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.06/27,492.26 = 5,852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.06x = 27,492.26 × 5,852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.06x = 160,888,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,888,554.44/18,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.91

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