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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.94, 27,267.52 and 5,029.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.94, 27,267.52 and 5,029.21 is: 7,543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.94 : 27,267.52 = 5,029.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.94/27,267.52 = 5,029.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.94x = 27,267.52 × 5,029.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.94x = 137,134,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,134,084.26/18,177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.98

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