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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.40, 27,702.78 and 5,318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.40, 27,702.78 and 5,318.92 is: 7,979.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.40 : 27,702.78 = 5,318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.40/27,702.78 = 5,318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.40x = 27,702.78 × 5,318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.40x = 147,348,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,348,870.60/18,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,979.73

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