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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,265.60, 27,398.40 and 4,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,265.60, 27,398.40 and 4,414.60 is: 6,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,265.60 : 27,398.40 = 4,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,265.60/27,398.40 = 4,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,265.60x = 27,398.40 × 4,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,265.60x = 120,952,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,952,976.64/18,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,621.90

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