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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.02, 27,367.56 and 5,096.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.02, 27,367.56 and 5,096.52 is: 7,645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.02 : 27,367.56 = 5,096.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.02/27,367.56 = 5,096.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.02x = 27,367.56 × 5,096.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.02x = 139,479,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,479,316.89/18,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.21

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