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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.55, 27,245.39 and 5,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.55, 27,245.39 and 5,014.92 is: 7,522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.55 : 27,245.39 = 5,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.55/27,245.39 = 5,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.55x = 27,245.39 × 5,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.55x = 136,633,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,633,426.14/18,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.81

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