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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.63, 27,266.40 and 5,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.63, 27,266.40 and 5,029.96 is: 7,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.63 : 27,266.40 = 5,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.63/27,266.40 = 5,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.63x = 27,266.40 × 5,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.63x = 137,148,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,148,901.34/18,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.93

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