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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.02, 27,419.94 and 4,429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.02, 27,419.94 and 4,429.02 is: 6,643.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.02 : 27,419.94 = 4,429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.02/27,419.94 = 4,429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.02x = 27,419.94 × 4,429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.02x = 121,443,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,443,462.66/18,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.51

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