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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.31, 27,498.23 and 4,481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.31, 27,498.23 and 4,481.43 is: 6,722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.31 : 27,498.23 = 4,481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.31/27,498.23 = 4,481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.31x = 27,498.23 × 4,481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.31x = 123,231,370.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,231,370.46/18,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.09

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