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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.27, 27,219.44 and 4,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.27, 27,219.44 and 4,997.64 is: 7,496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.27 : 27,219.44 = 4,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.27/27,219.44 = 4,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.27x = 27,219.44 × 4,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.27x = 136,032,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,032,853.68/18,145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.88

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