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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.94, 27,944.33 and 5,478.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.94, 27,944.33 and 5,478.21 is: 8,218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.94 : 27,944.33 = 5,478.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.94/27,944.33 = 5,478.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.94x = 27,944.33 × 5,478.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.94x = 153,084,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,084,880.66/18,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.47

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