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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.90, 27,253.31 and 5,021.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.90, 27,253.31 and 5,021.22 is: 7,531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.90 : 27,253.31 = 5,021.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.90/27,253.31 = 5,021.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.90x = 27,253.31 × 5,021.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.90x = 136,844,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,844,942.33/18,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.82

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