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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,030.53, 27,045.80 and 4,882.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,030.53, 27,045.80 and 4,882.91 is: 7,324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030.53 : 27,045.80 = 4,882.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030.53/27,045.80 = 4,882.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030.53x = 27,045.80 × 4,882.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030.53x = 132,062,047.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,062,047.63/18,030.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.36

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