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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.72, 27,221.16 and 4,999.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.72, 27,221.16 and 4,999.92 is: 7,498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.72 : 27,221.16 = 4,999.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.72/27,221.16 = 4,999.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.72x = 27,221.16 × 4,999.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.72x = 136,103,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,103,622.31/18,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.52

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