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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.76, 27,361.74 and 5,093.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.76, 27,361.74 and 5,093.84 is: 7,640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.76 : 27,361.74 = 5,093.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.76/27,361.74 = 5,093.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.76x = 27,361.74 × 5,093.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.76x = 139,376,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,376,325.68/18,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.51

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