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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.32, 27,910.98 and 5,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.32, 27,910.98 and 5,459.40 is: 8,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.32 : 27,910.98 = 5,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.32/27,910.98 = 5,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.32x = 27,910.98 × 5,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.32x = 152,377,204.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,377,204.21/18,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.10

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