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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.70, 27,409.05 and 5,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.70, 27,409.05 and 5,127.30 is: 7,690.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.70 : 27,409.05 = 5,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.70/27,409.05 = 5,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.70x = 27,409.05 × 5,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.70x = 140,534,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,534,422.07/18,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.95

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