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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,380.41, 27,575.24 and 5,901.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,380.41, 27,575.24 and 5,901.55 is: 8,853.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,380.41 : 27,575.24 = 5,901.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,380.41/27,575.24 = 5,901.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,380.41x = 27,575.24 × 5,901.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,380.41x = 162,736,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,736,657.62/18,380.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.81

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