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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,092.67, 27,129.24 and 5,607.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,092.67, 27,129.24 and 5,607.33 is: 8,407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,092.67 : 27,129.24 = 5,607.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,092.67/27,129.24 = 5,607.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,092.67x = 27,129.24 × 5,607.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,092.67x = 152,122,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,122,601.33/18,092.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.97

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