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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.27, 27,238.20 and 5,011.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.27, 27,238.20 and 5,011.31 is: 7,516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.27 : 27,238.20 = 5,011.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.27/27,238.20 = 5,011.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.27x = 27,238.20 × 5,011.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.27x = 136,498,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,498,927.85/18,159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.76

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