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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.52, 27,063.24 and 5,730.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.52, 27,063.24 and 5,730.48 is: 8,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.52 : 27,063.24 = 5,730.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.52/27,063.24 = 5,730.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.52x = 27,063.24 × 5,730.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.52x = 155,085,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,085,355.56/18,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.02

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