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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.59, 27,449.25 and 5,151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.59, 27,449.25 and 5,151.67 is: 7,727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.59 : 27,449.25 = 5,151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.59/27,449.25 = 5,151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.59x = 27,449.25 × 5,151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.59x = 141,409,389.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,409,389.81/18,299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.46

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