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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.48, 27,313.27 and 5,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.48, 27,313.27 and 5,061.96 is: 7,592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.48 : 27,313.27 = 5,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.48/27,313.27 = 5,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.48x = 27,313.27 × 5,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.48x = 138,258,667.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,258,667.55/18,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.68

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