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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.17, 27,391.75 and 4,410.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.17, 27,391.75 and 4,410.17 is: 6,615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.17 : 27,391.75 = 4,410.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.17/27,391.75 = 4,410.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.17x = 27,391.75 × 4,410.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.17x = 120,802,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,802,274.10/18,261.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.25

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