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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.28, 27,314.24 and 5,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.28, 27,314.24 and 5,062.32 is: 7,592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.28 : 27,314.24 = 5,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.28/27,314.24 = 5,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.28x = 27,314.24 × 5,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.28x = 138,273,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,273,423.44/18,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.74

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