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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,390.78, 27,590.31 and 6,704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,390.78, 27,590.31 and 6,704.04 is: 10,057.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,390.78 : 27,590.31 = 6,704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,390.78/27,590.31 = 6,704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,390.78x = 27,590.31 × 6,704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,390.78x = 184,966,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,966,541.85/18,390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.57

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