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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.21, 27,785.44 and 7,994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.21, 27,785.44 and 7,994.26 is: 11,987.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.21 : 27,785.44 = 7,994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.21/27,785.44 = 7,994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.21x = 27,785.44 × 7,994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.21x = 222,124,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,124,031.57/18,529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.78

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