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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,475.92, 27,707.40 and 5,324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,475.92, 27,707.40 and 5,324.76 is: 7,985.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,475.92 : 27,707.40 = 5,324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,475.92/27,707.40 = 5,324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,475.92x = 27,707.40 × 5,324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,475.92x = 147,535,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,535,255.22/18,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,985.27

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