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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.40, 27,422.10 and 5,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.40, 27,422.10 and 5,134.20 is: 7,701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.40 : 27,422.10 = 5,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.40/27,422.10 = 5,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.40x = 27,422.10 × 5,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.40x = 140,790,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,790,545.82/18,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,701.30

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