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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.27, 27,524.89 and 5,870.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.27, 27,524.89 and 5,870.19 is: 8,805.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.27 : 27,524.89 = 5,870.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.27/27,524.89 = 5,870.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.27x = 27,524.89 × 5,870.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.27x = 161,576,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,576,334.03/18,350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.12

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