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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.89, 27,074.77 and 4,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.89, 27,074.77 and 4,902.24 is: 7,353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.89 : 27,074.77 = 4,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.89/27,074.77 = 4,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.89x = 27,074.77 × 4,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.89x = 132,727,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,727,020.48/18,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.34

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