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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.61, 27,297.88 and 5,054.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.61, 27,297.88 and 5,054.31 is: 7,580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.61 : 27,297.88 = 5,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.61/27,297.88 = 5,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.61x = 27,297.88 × 5,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.61x = 137,971,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,971,935.23/18,200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.62

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