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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.94, 27,052.43 and 4,887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.94, 27,052.43 and 4,887.32 is: 7,330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.94 : 27,052.43 = 4,887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.94/27,052.43 = 4,887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.94x = 27,052.43 × 4,887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.94x = 132,213,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,213,722.49/18,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.98

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