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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.69, 27,263.52 and 5,028.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.69, 27,263.52 and 5,028.12 is: 7,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.69 : 27,263.52 = 5,028.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.69/27,263.52 = 5,028.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.69x = 27,263.52 × 5,028.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.69x = 137,084,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,084,250.18/18,174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.59

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