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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.55, 27,224.32 and 5,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.55, 27,224.32 and 5,005.68 is: 7,508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.55 : 27,224.32 = 5,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.55/27,224.32 = 5,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.55x = 27,224.32 × 5,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.55x = 136,276,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,276,234.14/18,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.52

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