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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.26, 27,225.44 and 5,001.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.26, 27,225.44 and 5,001.64 is: 7,502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.26 : 27,225.44 = 5,001.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.26/27,225.44 = 5,001.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.26x = 27,225.44 × 5,001.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.26x = 136,171,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,171,849.72/18,149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.89

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