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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.02, 27,546.59 and 5,878.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.02, 27,546.59 and 5,878.66 is: 8,818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.02 : 27,546.59 = 5,878.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.02/27,546.59 = 5,878.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.02x = 27,546.59 × 5,878.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.02x = 161,937,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,937,158.73/18,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.66

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