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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,625.38, 27,932.59 and 5,474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,625.38, 27,932.59 and 5,474.62 is: 8,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,625.38 : 27,932.59 = 5,474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,625.38/27,932.59 = 5,474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,625.38x = 27,932.59 × 5,474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,625.38x = 152,920,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,920,315.87/18,625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.32

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