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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.68, 27,375.96 and 4,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.68, 27,375.96 and 4,399.68 is: 6,599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.68 : 27,375.96 = 4,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.68/27,375.96 = 4,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.68x = 27,375.96 × 4,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.68x = 120,445,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,445,463.69/18,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.51

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