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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.30, 27,436.95 and 4,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.30, 27,436.95 and 4,440.30 is: 6,660.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.30 : 27,436.95 = 4,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.30/27,436.95 = 4,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.30x = 27,436.95 × 4,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.30x = 121,828,289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,828,289.09/18,291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.45

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