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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.28, 27,401 and 5,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.28, 27,401 and 5,118.60 is: 7,678.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.28 : 27,401 = 5,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.28/27,401 = 5,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.28x = 27,401 × 5,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.28x = 140,254,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,254,758.60/18,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,678.34

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