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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.52, 27,306.80 and 5,056.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.52, 27,306.80 and 5,056.92 is: 7,585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.52 : 27,306.80 = 5,056.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.52/27,306.80 = 5,056.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.52x = 27,306.80 × 5,056.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.52x = 138,088,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,088,303.06/18,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.39

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