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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.63, 27,396.90 and 5,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.63, 27,396.90 and 5,113.80 is: 7,671.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.63 : 27,396.90 = 5,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.63/27,396.90 = 5,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.63x = 27,396.90 × 5,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.63x = 140,102,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,102,267.22/18,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.95

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