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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.64, 27,291.96 and 5,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.64, 27,291.96 and 5,047.08 is: 7,570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.64 : 27,291.96 = 5,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.64/27,291.96 = 5,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.64x = 27,291.96 × 5,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.64x = 137,744,705.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,744,705.48/18,194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.62

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