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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.96, 27,347.52 and 4,905.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.96, 27,347.52 and 4,905.92 is: 7,359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.96 : 27,347.52 = 4,905.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.96/27,347.52 = 4,905.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.96x = 27,347.52 × 4,905.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.96x = 134,164,745.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,164,745.32/18,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.17

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