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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.86, 27,241.90 and 4,833.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.86, 27,241.90 and 4,833.86 is: 7,250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.86 : 27,241.90 = 4,833.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.86/27,241.90 = 4,833.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.86x = 27,241.90 × 4,833.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.86x = 131,683,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,683,530.73/18,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.95

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