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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,183.52, 27,270.24 and 5,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,183.52, 27,270.24 and 5,034.88 is: 7,550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,183.52 : 27,270.24 = 5,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,183.52/27,270.24 = 5,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,183.52x = 27,270.24 × 5,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,183.52x = 137,302,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,302,385.97/18,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.92

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