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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.80, 27,256.26 and 5,022.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.80, 27,256.26 and 5,022.18 is: 7,533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.80 : 27,256.26 = 5,022.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.80/27,256.26 = 5,022.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.80x = 27,256.26 × 5,022.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.80x = 136,885,843.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,885,843.85/18,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.70

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