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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,605.70, 27,908.55 and 5,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,605.70, 27,908.55 and 5,459.40 is: 8,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,605.70 : 27,908.55 = 5,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,605.70/27,908.55 = 5,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,605.70x = 27,908.55 × 5,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,605.70x = 152,363,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,363,937.87/18,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.10

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