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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,090.31, 27,139.37 and 5,610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,090.31, 27,139.37 and 5,610.09 is: 8,416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,090.31 : 27,139.37 = 5,610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,090.31/27,139.37 = 5,610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,090.31x = 27,139.37 × 5,610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,090.31x = 152,254,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,254,308.24/18,090.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,416.35

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