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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,193.02, 27,289.41 and 5,045.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,193.02, 27,289.41 and 5,045.04 is: 7,567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,193.02 : 27,289.41 = 5,045.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,193.02/27,289.41 = 5,045.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,193.02x = 27,289.41 × 5,045.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,193.02x = 137,676,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,676,165.03/18,193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.53

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