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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.02, 27,090.58 and 4,912.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.02, 27,090.58 and 4,912.68 is: 7,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.02 : 27,090.58 = 4,912.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.02/27,090.58 = 4,912.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.02x = 27,090.58 × 4,912.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.02x = 133,087,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,087,350.55/18,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,369.17

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