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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,415.58, 27,635.78 and 6,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,415.58, 27,635.78 and 6,729.98 is: 10,099.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,415.58 : 27,635.78 = 6,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,415.58/27,635.78 = 6,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,415.58x = 27,635.78 × 6,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,415.58x = 185,988,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,988,246.68/18,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.51

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