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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.89, 27,376.36 and 4,399.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.89, 27,376.36 and 4,399.89 is: 6,599.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.89 : 27,376.36 = 4,399.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.89/27,376.36 = 4,399.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.89x = 27,376.36 × 4,399.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.89x = 120,452,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,452,972.60/18,250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,599.84

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