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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.59, 27,411.95 and 4,423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.59, 27,411.95 and 4,423.59 is: 6,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.59 : 27,411.95 = 4,423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.59/27,411.95 = 4,423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.59x = 27,411.95 × 4,423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.59x = 121,259,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,259,205.78/18,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.40

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