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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,090.08, 27,139.34 and 5,609.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,090.08, 27,139.34 and 5,609.45 is: 8,415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,090.08 : 27,139.34 = 5,609.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,090.08/27,139.34 = 5,609.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,090.08x = 27,139.34 × 5,609.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,090.08x = 152,236,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,236,770.76/18,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,415.48

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