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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.08, 27,262.65 and 5,027.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.08, 27,262.65 and 5,027.49 is: 7,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.08 : 27,262.65 = 5,027.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.08/27,262.65 = 5,027.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.08x = 27,262.65 × 5,027.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.08x = 137,062,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,062,700.25/18,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.24

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