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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.67, 27,494.46 and 4,478.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.67, 27,494.46 and 4,478.67 is: 6,717.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.67 : 27,494.46 = 4,478.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.67/27,494.46 = 4,478.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.67x = 27,494.46 × 4,478.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.67x = 123,138,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,138,613.17/18,329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.99

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