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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.46, 27,562.05 and 5,229.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.46, 27,562.05 and 5,229.54 is: 7,843.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.46 : 27,562.05 = 5,229.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.46/27,562.05 = 5,229.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.46x = 27,562.05 × 5,229.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.46x = 144,136,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,136,842.96/18,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.13

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