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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,178.08, 27,267.15 and 5,030.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,178.08, 27,267.15 and 5,030.49 is: 7,545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,178.08 : 27,267.15 = 5,030.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,178.08/27,267.15 = 5,030.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,178.08x = 27,267.15 × 5,030.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,178.08x = 137,167,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,167,125.40/18,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.74

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