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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.14, 27,376.80 and 5,104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.14, 27,376.80 and 5,104.66 is: 7,657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.14 : 27,376.80 = 5,104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.14/27,376.80 = 5,104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.14x = 27,376.80 × 5,104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.14x = 139,749,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,749,255.89/18,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,657.02

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