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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,476.88, 27,711.98 and 5,326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,476.88, 27,711.98 and 5,326.02 is: 7,988.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,476.88 : 27,711.98 = 5,326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,476.88/27,711.98 = 5,326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,476.88x = 27,711.98 × 5,326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,476.88x = 147,594,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,594,559.72/18,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,988.07

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