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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,617.78, 27,926.44 and 5,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,617.78, 27,926.44 and 5,469.68 is: 8,204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,617.78 : 27,926.44 = 5,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,617.78/27,926.44 = 5,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,617.78x = 27,926.44 × 5,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,617.78x = 152,748,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,748,690.34/18,617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.45

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