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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.64, 27,075.84 and 4,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.64, 27,075.84 and 4,902.96 is: 7,354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.64 : 27,075.84 = 4,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.64/27,075.84 = 4,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.64x = 27,075.84 × 4,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.64x = 132,751,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,751,760.49/18,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.41

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