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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.72, 27,140.97 and 4,950.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.72, 27,140.97 and 4,950.11 is: 7,424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.72 : 27,140.97 = 4,950.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.72/27,140.97 = 4,950.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.72x = 27,140.97 × 4,950.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.72x = 134,350,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,350,873.42/18,096.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,424.05

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