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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.76, 27,524.63 and 5,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.76, 27,524.63 and 5,202.24 is: 7,803.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.76 : 27,524.63 = 5,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.76/27,524.63 = 5,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.76x = 27,524.63 × 5,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.76x = 143,189,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,189,724.67/18,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,803.36

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