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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.09, 27,047.53 and 4,886.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.09, 27,047.53 and 4,886.45 is: 7,329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.09 : 27,047.53 = 4,886.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.09/27,047.53 = 4,886.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.09x = 27,047.53 × 4,886.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.09x = 132,166,402.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,166,402.97/18,033.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.10

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