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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,154.46, 27,226.82 and 5,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,154.46, 27,226.82 and 5,003.72 is: 7,504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154.46 : 27,226.82 = 5,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154.46/27,226.82 = 5,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154.46x = 27,226.82 × 5,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154.46x = 136,235,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,235,383.77/18,154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.24

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