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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.67, 27,409.01 and 4,421.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.67, 27,409.01 and 4,421.67 is: 6,632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.67 : 27,409.01 = 4,421.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.67/27,409.01 = 4,421.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.67x = 27,409.01 × 4,421.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.67x = 121,193,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,193,597.25/18,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.51

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