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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,625.68, 27,940.44 and 5,970.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,625.68, 27,940.44 and 5,970.98 is: 8,957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,625.68 : 27,940.44 = 5,970.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,625.68/27,940.44 = 5,970.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,625.68x = 27,940.44 × 5,970.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,625.68x = 166,831,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,831,808.43/18,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.09

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