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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,099.52, 27,150.90 and 4,951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,099.52, 27,150.90 and 4,951.96 is: 7,428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,099.52 : 27,150.90 = 4,951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,099.52/27,150.90 = 4,951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,099.52x = 27,150.90 × 4,951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,099.52x = 134,450,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,450,170.76/18,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.38

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