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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.02, 27,437.96 and 4,441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.02, 27,437.96 and 4,441.02 is: 6,661.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.02 : 27,437.96 = 4,441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.02/27,437.96 = 4,441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.02x = 27,437.96 × 4,441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.02x = 121,852,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,852,529.12/18,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.51

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