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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,180.76, 27,271.14 and 5,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,180.76, 27,271.14 and 5,033.14 is: 7,549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180.76 : 27,271.14 = 5,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180.76/27,271.14 = 5,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180.76x = 27,271.14 × 5,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180.76x = 137,259,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,259,465.58/18,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.71

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