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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.44, 27,283.94 and 5,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.44, 27,283.94 and 5,041.32 is: 7,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.44 : 27,283.94 = 5,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.44/27,283.94 = 5,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.44x = 27,283.94 × 5,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.44x = 137,547,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,547,072.40/18,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.92

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