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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.69, 27,421.03 and 4,429.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.69, 27,421.03 and 4,429.69 is: 6,644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.69 : 27,421.03 = 4,429.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.69/27,421.03 = 4,429.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.69x = 27,421.03 × 4,429.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.69x = 121,466,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,466,599.37/18,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,644.53

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