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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.44, 27,497.90 and 7,799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.44, 27,497.90 and 7,799.44 is: 11,700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.44 : 27,497.90 = 7,799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.44/27,497.90 = 7,799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.44x = 27,497.90 × 7,799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.44x = 214,468,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,468,221.18/18,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,700.75

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