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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.06, 27,348.69 and 5,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.06, 27,348.69 and 5,083.32 is: 7,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.06 : 27,348.69 = 5,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.06/27,348.69 = 5,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.06x = 27,348.69 × 5,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.06x = 139,022,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,022,142.85/18,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.15

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