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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.62, 27,350.42 and 4,382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.62, 27,350.42 and 4,382.62 is: 6,573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.62 : 27,350.42 = 4,382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.62/27,350.42 = 4,382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.62x = 27,350.42 × 4,382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.62x = 119,866,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,866,497.70/18,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.93

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