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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.32, 27,978.44 and 5,504.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.32, 27,978.44 and 5,504.67 is: 8,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.32 : 27,978.44 = 5,504.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.32/27,978.44 = 5,504.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.32x = 27,978.44 × 5,504.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.32x = 154,012,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,012,051.79/18,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.99

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