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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.02, 27,253.26 and 5,021.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.02, 27,253.26 and 5,021.10 is: 7,531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.02 : 27,253.26 = 5,021.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.02/27,253.26 = 5,021.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.02x = 27,253.26 × 5,021.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.02x = 136,841,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,841,343.79/18,169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.58

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