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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.26, 27,320.49 and 5,066.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.26, 27,320.49 and 5,066.34 is: 7,599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.26 : 27,320.49 = 5,066.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.26/27,320.49 = 5,066.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.26x = 27,320.49 × 5,066.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.26x = 138,414,891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,414,891.31/18,214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.26

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