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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.08, 27,703.88 and 5,319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.08, 27,703.88 and 5,319.48 is: 7,980.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.08 : 27,703.88 = 5,319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.08/27,703.88 = 5,319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.08x = 27,703.88 × 5,319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.08x = 147,370,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,370,208.99/18,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,980.59

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