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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.52, 27,326.30 and 5,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.52, 27,326.30 and 5,069.92 is: 7,604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.52 : 27,326.30 = 5,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.52/27,326.30 = 5,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.52x = 27,326.30 × 5,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.52x = 138,542,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,542,154.90/18,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.89

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