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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,186.78, 27,277.09 and 5,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,186.78, 27,277.09 and 5,036.08 is: 7,553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186.78 : 27,277.09 = 5,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186.78/27,277.09 = 5,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186.78x = 27,277.09 × 5,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186.78x = 137,369,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,369,607.41/18,186.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.27

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