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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.36, 27,141.40 and 4,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.36, 27,141.40 and 4,946.76 is: 7,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.36 : 27,141.40 = 4,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.36/27,141.40 = 4,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.36x = 27,141.40 × 4,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.36x = 134,261,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,261,991.86/18,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.10

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