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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.25, 27,222.52 and 5,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.25, 27,222.52 and 5,001.35 is: 7,502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.25 : 27,222.52 = 5,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.25/27,222.52 = 5,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.25x = 27,222.52 × 5,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.25x = 136,149,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,149,201.79/18,148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.06

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