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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,202.96, 27,305.04 and 5,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,202.96, 27,305.04 and 5,055.46 is: 7,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,202.96 : 27,305.04 = 5,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,202.96/27,305.04 = 5,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,202.96x = 27,305.04 × 5,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,202.96x = 138,039,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,039,537.52/18,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.36

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