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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,180.05, 27,270.07 and 5,700.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,180.05, 27,270.07 and 5,700.14 is: 8,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180.05 : 27,270.07 = 5,700.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180.05/27,270.07 = 5,700.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180.05x = 27,270.07 × 5,700.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180.05x = 155,443,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,443,200.54/18,180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.21

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