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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,259.08, 27,388.65 and 4,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,259.08, 27,388.65 and 4,408.08 is: 6,612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,259.08 : 27,388.65 = 4,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,259.08/27,388.65 = 4,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,259.08x = 27,388.65 × 4,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,259.08x = 120,731,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,731,360.29/18,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.13

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