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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.02, 27,268.49 and 5,700.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.02, 27,268.49 and 5,700.01 is: 8,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.02 : 27,268.49 = 5,700.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.02/27,268.49 = 5,700.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.02x = 27,268.49 × 5,700.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.02x = 155,430,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,430,665.68/18,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.00

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