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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.68, 27,422.50 and 4,430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.68, 27,422.50 and 4,430.68 is: 6,646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.68 : 27,422.50 = 4,430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.68/27,422.50 = 4,430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.68x = 27,422.50 × 4,430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.68x = 121,500,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,500,322.30/18,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.02

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