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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,180.92, 27,271.41 and 5,033.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,180.92, 27,271.41 and 5,033.33 is: 7,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180.92 : 27,271.41 = 5,033.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180.92/27,271.41 = 5,033.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180.92x = 27,271.41 × 5,033.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180.92x = 137,265,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,265,869.74/18,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.00

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