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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.26, 27,372.33 and 4,397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.26, 27,372.33 and 4,397.26 is: 6,595.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.26 : 27,372.33 = 4,397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.26/27,372.33 = 4,397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.26x = 27,372.33 × 4,397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.26x = 120,363,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,363,166.90/18,248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,595.87

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