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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.01, 27,225.02 and 5,002.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.01, 27,225.02 and 5,002.39 is: 7,503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.01 : 27,225.02 = 5,002.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.01/27,225.02 = 5,002.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.01x = 27,225.02 × 5,002.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.01x = 136,190,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,190,167.80/18,150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.59

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