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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.60, 27,408.90 and 4,421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.60, 27,408.90 and 4,421.60 is: 6,632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.60 : 27,408.90 = 4,421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.60/27,408.90 = 4,421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.60x = 27,408.90 × 4,421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.60x = 121,191,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,191,157.98/18,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.40

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