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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.48, 27,131.32 and 5,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.48, 27,131.32 and 5,611.28 is: 8,413.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.48 : 27,131.32 = 5,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.48/27,131.32 = 5,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.48x = 27,131.32 × 5,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.48x = 152,241,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,241,433.29/18,094.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.69

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