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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.88, 27,265.22 and 5,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.88, 27,265.22 and 5,029.24 is: 7,543.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.88 : 27,265.22 = 5,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.88/27,265.22 = 5,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.88x = 27,265.22 × 5,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.88x = 137,123,335.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,123,335.03/18,176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.83

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