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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.98, 27,374.66 and 5,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.98, 27,374.66 and 5,101.08 is: 7,650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.98 : 27,374.66 = 5,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.98/27,374.66 = 5,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.98x = 27,374.66 × 5,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.98x = 139,640,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,640,330.63/18,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.69

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