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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.76, 27,143.04 and 4,950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.76, 27,143.04 and 4,950.16 is: 7,424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.76 : 27,143.04 = 4,950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.76/27,143.04 = 4,950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.76x = 27,143.04 × 4,950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.76x = 134,362,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,362,390.89/18,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,424.67

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