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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,219.42, 27,329.13 and 5,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,219.42, 27,329.13 and 5,072.82 is: 7,609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,219.42 : 27,329.13 = 5,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,219.42/27,329.13 = 5,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,219.42x = 27,329.13 × 5,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,219.42x = 138,635,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,635,757.25/18,219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,609.23

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