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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,495.92, 27,744.68 and 5,349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,495.92, 27,744.68 and 5,349.62 is: 8,024.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,495.92 : 27,744.68 = 5,349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,495.92/27,744.68 = 5,349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,495.92x = 27,744.68 × 5,349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,495.92x = 148,423,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,423,369.67/18,495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.66

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