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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,255.60, 27,383.40 and 4,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,255.60, 27,383.40 and 4,404.60 is: 6,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,255.60 : 27,383.40 = 4,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,255.60/27,383.40 = 4,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,255.60x = 27,383.40 × 4,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,255.60x = 120,612,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,612,923.64/18,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.90

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