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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.24, 27,498.90 and 5,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.24, 27,498.90 and 5,183.24 is: 7,775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.24 : 27,498.90 = 5,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.24/27,498.90 = 5,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.24x = 27,498.90 × 5,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.24x = 142,533,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,533,398.44/18,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,775.01

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