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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,161.29, 27,243.50 and 5,013.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,161.29, 27,243.50 and 5,013.66 is: 7,520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,161.29 : 27,243.50 = 5,013.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,161.29/27,243.50 = 5,013.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,161.29x = 27,243.50 × 5,013.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,161.29x = 136,589,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,589,726.85/18,161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.93

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