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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.88, 27,633.52 and 6,731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.88, 27,633.52 and 6,731.58 is: 10,098.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.88 : 27,633.52 = 6,731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.88/27,633.52 = 6,731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.88x = 27,633.52 × 6,731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.88x = 186,017,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,017,250.56/18,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.72

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