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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.92, 27,499.33 and 4,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.92, 27,499.33 and 4,481.92 is: 6,722.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.92 : 27,499.33 = 4,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.92/27,499.33 = 4,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.92x = 27,499.33 × 4,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.92x = 123,249,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,249,797.11/18,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.87

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