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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.26, 27,562.14 and 5,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.26, 27,562.14 and 5,226.10 is: 7,838.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.26 : 27,562.14 = 5,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.26/27,562.14 = 5,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.26x = 27,562.14 × 5,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.26x = 144,042,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,042,430.95/18,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,838.08

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