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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.58, 27,377.39 and 4,400.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.58, 27,377.39 and 4,400.58 is: 6,600.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.58 : 27,377.39 = 4,400.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.58/27,377.39 = 4,400.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.58x = 27,377.39 × 4,400.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.58x = 120,476,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,476,354.56/18,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,600.87

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