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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.76, 27,619.92 and 5,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.76, 27,619.92 and 5,932.44 is: 8,899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.76 : 27,619.92 = 5,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.76/27,619.92 = 5,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.76x = 27,619.92 × 5,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.76x = 163,853,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,853,518.20/18,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,899.88

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