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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.74, 27,380.93 and 5,110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.74, 27,380.93 and 5,110.44 is: 7,664.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.74 : 27,380.93 = 5,110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.74/27,380.93 = 5,110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.74x = 27,380.93 × 5,110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.74x = 139,928,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,928,574.36/18,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.49

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