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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.44, 27,790.45 and 6,682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.44, 27,790.45 and 6,682.89 is: 10,023.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.44 : 27,790.45 = 6,682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.44/27,790.45 = 6,682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.44x = 27,790.45 × 6,682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.44x = 185,720,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,720,520.40/18,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.00

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