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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.08, 27,225.50 and 5,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.08, 27,225.50 and 5,004.52 is: 7,506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.08 : 27,225.50 = 5,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.08/27,225.50 = 5,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.08x = 27,225.50 × 5,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.08x = 136,250,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,250,559.26/18,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.47

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