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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,184.16, 27,273.14 and 5,033.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,184.16, 27,273.14 and 5,033.45 is: 7,549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,184.16 : 27,273.14 = 5,033.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,184.16/27,273.14 = 5,033.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,184.16x = 27,273.14 × 5,033.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,184.16x = 137,277,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,277,986.53/18,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.32

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