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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.12, 27,445.68 and 4,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.12, 27,445.68 and 4,446 is: 6,669

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.12 : 27,445.68 = 4,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.12/27,445.68 = 4,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.12x = 27,445.68 × 4,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.12x = 122,023,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,023,493.28/18,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669

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