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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.33, 27,383.03 and 4,404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.33, 27,383.03 and 4,404.33 is: 6,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.33 : 27,383.03 = 4,404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.33/27,383.03 = 4,404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.33x = 27,383.03 × 4,404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.33x = 120,603,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,603,878.50/18,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.50

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