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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.96, 27,004.44 and 4,855.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.96, 27,004.44 and 4,855.33 is: 7,283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.96 : 27,004.44 = 4,855.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.96/27,004.44 = 4,855.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.96x = 27,004.44 × 4,855.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.96x = 131,115,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,115,570.51/18,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.00

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