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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,483.02, 27,716.28 and 5,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,483.02, 27,716.28 and 5,332.26 is: 7,996.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,483.02 : 27,716.28 = 5,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,483.02/27,716.28 = 5,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,483.02x = 27,716.28 × 5,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,483.02x = 147,790,411.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,790,411.19/18,483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.01

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