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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.92, 27,053.79 and 4,888.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.92, 27,053.79 and 4,888.27 is: 7,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.92 : 27,053.79 = 4,888.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.92/27,053.79 = 4,888.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.92x = 27,053.79 × 4,888.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.92x = 132,246,230.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,246,230.04/18,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.38

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