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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,188.28, 27,279.72 and 5,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,188.28, 27,279.72 and 5,039.28 is: 7,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,188.28 : 27,279.72 = 5,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,188.28/27,279.72 = 5,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,188.28x = 27,279.72 × 5,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,188.28x = 137,470,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,470,147.40/18,188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.17

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