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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.44, 27,217.18 and 4,996.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.44, 27,217.18 and 4,996.92 is: 7,494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.44 : 27,217.18 = 4,996.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.44/27,217.18 = 4,996.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.44x = 27,217.18 × 4,996.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.44x = 136,002,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,002,071.09/18,146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.70

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