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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.56, 27,377.78 and 6,558.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.56, 27,377.78 and 6,558.70 is: 9,841.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.56 : 27,377.78 = 6,558.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.56/27,377.78 = 6,558.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.56x = 27,377.78 × 6,558.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.56x = 179,562,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,562,645.69/18,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,841.98

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