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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.44, 27,145.04 and 4,948.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.44, 27,145.04 and 4,948.73 is: 7,423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.44 : 27,145.04 = 4,948.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.44/27,145.04 = 4,948.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.44x = 27,145.04 × 4,948.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.44x = 134,333,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,333,449.06/18,096.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.20

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