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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.10, 27,499.38 and 4,482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.10, 27,499.38 and 4,482.10 is: 6,723.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.10 : 27,499.38 = 4,482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.10/27,499.38 = 4,482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.10x = 27,499.38 × 4,482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.10x = 123,254,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,254,971.10/18,333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.08

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