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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,629.76, 27,945.44 and 5,483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,629.76, 27,945.44 and 5,483.24 is: 8,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,629.76 : 27,945.44 = 5,483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,629.76/27,945.44 = 5,483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,629.76x = 27,945.44 × 5,483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,629.76x = 153,231,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,231,554.43/18,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.10

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