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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.68, 27,941.94 and 5,971.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.68, 27,941.94 and 5,971.98 is: 8,958.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.68 : 27,941.94 = 5,971.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.68/27,941.94 = 5,971.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.68x = 27,941.94 × 5,971.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.68x = 166,868,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,868,706.84/18,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.59

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