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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.44, 27,330.48 and 12,608.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.44, 27,330.48 and 12,608.46 is: 18,887.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.44 : 27,330.48 = 12,608.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.44/27,330.48 = 12,608.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.44x = 27,330.48 × 12,608.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.44x = 344,595,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,595,263.86/18,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.69

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