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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.07, 27,523.24 and 5,024.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.07, 27,523.24 and 5,024.25 is: 7,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.07 : 27,523.24 = 5,024.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.07/27,523.24 = 5,024.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.07x = 27,523.24 × 5,024.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.07x = 138,283,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,283,475.83/18,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.86

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