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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,478.56, 27,718.02 and 5,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,478.56, 27,718.02 and 5,331 is: 7,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,478.56 : 27,718.02 = 5,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,478.56/27,718.02 = 5,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,478.56x = 27,718.02 × 5,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,478.56x = 147,764,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,764,764.62/18,478.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.55

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