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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.40, 27,978.84 and 5,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.40, 27,978.84 and 5,504.96 is: 8,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.40 : 27,978.84 = 5,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.40/27,978.84 = 5,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.40x = 27,978.84 × 5,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.40x = 154,022,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,022,395.05/18,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,257.51

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