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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.68, 27,377.46 and 4,400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.68, 27,377.46 and 4,400.68 is: 6,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.68 : 27,377.46 = 4,400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.68/27,377.46 = 4,400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.68x = 27,377.46 × 4,400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.68x = 120,479,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,479,440.67/18,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.01

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