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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,179.03, 27,265.46 and 5,028.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,179.03, 27,265.46 and 5,028.33 is: 7,541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,179.03 : 27,265.46 = 5,028.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,179.03/27,265.46 = 5,028.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,179.03x = 27,265.46 × 5,028.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,179.03x = 137,099,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,099,682.50/18,179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.64

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