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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.61, 27,910.18 and 5,459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.61, 27,910.18 and 5,459.26 is: 8,188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.61 : 27,910.18 = 5,459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.61/27,910.18 = 5,459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.61x = 27,910.18 × 5,459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.61x = 152,368,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,368,762.42/18,606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,188.96

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