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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.58, 27,381.90 and 4,403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.58, 27,381.90 and 4,403.58 is: 6,605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.58 : 27,381.90 = 4,403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.58/27,381.90 = 4,403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.58x = 27,381.90 × 4,403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.58x = 120,578,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,578,387.20/18,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.38

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