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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.90, 27,265.98 and 5,030.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.90, 27,265.98 and 5,030.25 is: 7,545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.90 : 27,265.98 = 5,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.90/27,265.98 = 5,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.90x = 27,265.98 × 5,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.90x = 137,154,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,154,695.90/18,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.55

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