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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,112.80, 27,168.88 and 4,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,112.80, 27,168.88 and 4,965.40 is: 7,448.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112.80 : 27,168.88 = 4,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112.80/27,168.88 = 4,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112.80x = 27,168.88 × 4,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112.80x = 134,904,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,904,356.75/18,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,448.01

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