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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.54, 27,353.43 and 5,084.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.54, 27,353.43 and 5,084.91 is: 7,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.54 : 27,353.43 = 5,084.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.54/27,353.43 = 5,084.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.54x = 27,353.43 × 5,084.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.54x = 139,089,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,089,765.99/18,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,628.66

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