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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.60, 27,410.40 and 4,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.60, 27,410.40 and 4,422.60 is: 6,633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.60 : 27,410.40 = 4,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.60/27,410.40 = 4,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.60x = 27,410.40 × 4,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.60x = 121,225,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,225,235.04/18,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.90

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