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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.44, 27,444.73 and 4,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.44, 27,444.73 and 4,445.44 is: 6,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.44 : 27,444.73 = 4,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.44/27,444.73 = 4,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.44x = 27,444.73 × 4,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.44x = 122,003,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,003,820.81/18,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.17

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