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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.04, 27,241.63 and 5,012.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.04, 27,241.63 and 5,012.41 is: 7,519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.04 : 27,241.63 = 5,012.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.04/27,241.63 = 5,012.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.04x = 27,241.63 × 5,012.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.04x = 136,546,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,546,193.57/18,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.05

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