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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,494.41, 27,741.81 and 5,346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,494.41, 27,741.81 and 5,346.89 is: 8,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,494.41 : 27,741.81 = 5,346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,494.41/27,741.81 = 5,346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,494.41x = 27,741.81 × 5,346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,494.41x = 148,332,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,332,475.83/18,494.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.40

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