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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.54, 27,273.81 and 5,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.54, 27,273.81 and 5,034.91 is: 7,552.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.54 : 27,273.81 = 5,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.54/27,273.81 = 5,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.54x = 27,273.81 × 5,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.54x = 137,321,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,321,178.71/18,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.37

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