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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.04, 27,182.64 and 4,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.04, 27,182.64 and 4,974.30 is: 7,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.04 : 27,182.64 = 4,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.04/27,182.64 = 4,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.04x = 27,182.64 × 4,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.04x = 135,214,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,214,606.15/18,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.10

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