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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.81, 27,183.87 and 4,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.81, 27,183.87 and 4,974.68 is: 7,461.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.81 : 27,183.87 = 4,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.81/27,183.87 = 4,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.81x = 27,183.87 × 4,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.81x = 135,231,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,231,122.37/18,122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.93

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