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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.66, 27,301.53 and 5,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.66, 27,301.53 and 5,054 is: 7,581.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.66 : 27,301.53 = 5,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.66/27,301.53 = 5,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.66x = 27,301.53 × 5,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.66x = 137,981,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,981,932.62/18,200.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.15

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