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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,166.71, 27,250.02 and 5,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,166.71, 27,250.02 and 5,019.06 is: 7,528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166.71 : 27,250.02 = 5,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166.71/27,250.02 = 5,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166.71x = 27,250.02 × 5,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166.71x = 136,769,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,769,587.57/18,166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.58

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