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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.06, 27,436.35 and 4,440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.06, 27,436.35 and 4,440.18 is: 6,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.06 : 27,436.35 = 4,440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.06/27,436.35 = 4,440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.06x = 27,436.35 × 4,440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.06x = 121,822,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,822,332.54/18,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.21

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