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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,107.81, 27,161.69 and 4,960.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,107.81, 27,161.69 and 4,960.29 is: 7,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,107.81 : 27,161.69 = 4,960.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,107.81/27,161.69 = 4,960.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,107.81x = 27,161.69 × 4,960.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,107.81x = 134,729,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,729,834.49/18,107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.43

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