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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.87, 27,909.77 and 5,459.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.87, 27,909.77 and 5,459.49 is: 8,189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.87 : 27,909.77 = 5,459.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.87/27,909.77 = 5,459.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.87x = 27,909.77 × 5,459.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.87x = 152,373,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,373,082.92/18,606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.08

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