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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.62, 27,223.62 and 5,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.62, 27,223.62 and 5,002.02 is: 7,503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.62 : 27,223.62 = 5,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.62/27,223.62 = 5,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.62x = 27,223.62 × 5,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.62x = 136,173,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,173,091.71/18,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.22

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