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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.43, 27,414.86 and 5,127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.43, 27,414.86 and 5,127.75 is: 7,692.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.43 : 27,414.86 = 5,127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.43/27,414.86 = 5,127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.43x = 27,414.86 × 5,127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.43x = 140,576,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,576,548.37/18,275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,692.11

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