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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.59, 27,015.87 and 4,862.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.59, 27,015.87 and 4,862.94 is: 7,294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.59 : 27,015.87 = 4,862.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.59/27,015.87 = 4,862.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.59x = 27,015.87 × 4,862.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.59x = 131,376,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,376,554.86/18,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.41

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