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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.36, 27,226.47 and 5,002.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.36, 27,226.47 and 5,002.44 is: 7,503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.36 : 27,226.47 = 5,002.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.36/27,226.47 = 5,002.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.36x = 27,226.47 × 5,002.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.36x = 136,198,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,198,782.59/18,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.92

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