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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.56, 27,349.44 and 5,083.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.56, 27,349.44 and 5,083.82 is: 7,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.56 : 27,349.44 = 5,083.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.56/27,349.44 = 5,083.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.56x = 27,349.44 × 5,083.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.56x = 139,039,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,039,630.06/18,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.90

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