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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.44, 27,186.96 and 4,976.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.44, 27,186.96 and 4,976.73 is: 7,465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.44 : 27,186.96 = 4,976.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.44/27,186.96 = 4,976.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.44x = 27,186.96 × 4,976.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.44x = 135,302,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,302,159.44/18,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.18

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