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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.61, 27,226.62 and 5,004.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.61, 27,226.62 and 5,004.01 is: 7,506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.61 : 27,226.62 = 5,004.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.61/27,226.62 = 5,004.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.61x = 27,226.62 × 5,004.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.61x = 136,242,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,242,278.75/18,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.21

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