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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,196.72, 27,292.08 and 5,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,196.72, 27,292.08 and 5,050.44 is: 7,574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,196.72 : 27,292.08 = 5,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,196.72/27,292.08 = 5,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,196.72x = 27,292.08 × 5,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,196.72x = 137,837,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,837,012.52/18,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,574.83

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