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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.49, 27,382.05 and 5,111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.49, 27,382.05 and 5,111.19 is: 7,665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.49 : 27,382.05 = 5,111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.49/27,382.05 = 5,111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.49x = 27,382.05 × 5,111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.49x = 139,954,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,954,860.14/18,257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.61

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