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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,114.49, 27,170.82 and 4,966.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,114.49, 27,170.82 and 4,966.87 is: 7,450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,114.49 : 27,170.82 = 4,966.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,114.49/27,170.82 = 4,966.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,114.49x = 27,170.82 × 4,966.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,114.49x = 134,953,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,953,930.73/18,114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.05

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