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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.63, 27,029.38 and 4,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.63, 27,029.38 and 4,872 is: 7,307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.63 : 27,029.38 = 4,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.63/27,029.38 = 4,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.63x = 27,029.38 × 4,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.63x = 131,687,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,687,145.45/18,019.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,307.98

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