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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.39, 27,266.72 and 5,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.39, 27,266.72 and 5,030.75 is: 7,546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.39 : 27,266.72 = 5,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.39/27,266.72 = 5,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.39x = 27,266.72 × 5,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.39x = 137,172,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,172,051.64/18,177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.30

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