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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.80, 27,826.42 and 6,705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.80, 27,826.42 and 6,705.48 is: 10,058.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.80 : 27,826.42 = 6,705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.80/27,826.42 = 6,705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.80x = 27,826.42 × 6,705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.80x = 186,589,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,589,502.78/18,550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.30

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