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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.93, 27,670.11 and 5,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.93, 27,670.11 and 5,960.80 is: 8,942.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.93 : 27,670.11 = 5,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.93/27,670.11 = 5,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.93x = 27,670.11 × 5,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.93x = 164,936,003.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,936,003.92/18,444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.08

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