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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381, 27,571.50 and 4,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381, 27,571.50 and 4,530 is: 6,795

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381 : 27,571.50 = 4,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381/27,571.50 = 4,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381x = 27,571.50 × 4,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381x = 124,898,895
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,898,895/18,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795

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