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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.39, 27,265.22 and 5,029.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.39, 27,265.22 and 5,029.75 is: 7,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.39 : 27,265.22 = 5,029.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.39/27,265.22 = 5,029.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.39x = 27,265.22 × 5,029.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.39x = 137,137,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,137,240.30/18,176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.80

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