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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.74, 27,353.70 and 5,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.74, 27,353.70 and 5,088.08 is: 7,632.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.74 : 27,353.70 = 5,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.74/27,353.70 = 5,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.74x = 27,353.70 × 5,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.74x = 139,177,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,177,677.13/18,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.14

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