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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,180.36, 27,267.50 and 5,034.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,180.36, 27,267.50 and 5,034.06 is: 7,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180.36 : 27,267.50 = 5,034.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180.36/27,267.50 = 5,034.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180.36x = 27,267.50 × 5,034.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180.36x = 137,266,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,266,243.64/18,180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.25

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