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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.02, 27,263.67 and 5,032.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.02, 27,263.67 and 5,032.11 is: 7,546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.02 : 27,263.67 = 5,032.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.02/27,263.67 = 5,032.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.02x = 27,263.67 × 5,032.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.02x = 137,193,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,193,786.44/18,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.82

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