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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.28, 27,565.92 and 4,526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.28, 27,565.92 and 4,526.28 is: 6,789.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.28 : 27,565.92 = 4,526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.28/27,565.92 = 4,526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.28x = 27,565.92 × 4,526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.28x = 124,771,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,771,072.38/18,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,789.42

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