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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.37, 27,141.14 and 5,613.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.37, 27,141.14 and 5,613.48 is: 8,421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.37 : 27,141.14 = 5,613.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.37/27,141.14 = 5,613.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.37x = 27,141.14 × 5,613.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.37x = 152,356,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,356,260.60/18,092.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,421.02

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