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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.86, 27,225.72 and 5,001.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.86, 27,225.72 and 5,001.94 is: 7,503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.86 : 27,225.72 = 5,001.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.86/27,225.72 = 5,001.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.86x = 27,225.72 × 5,001.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.86x = 136,181,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,181,417.90/18,149.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.17

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