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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,404.38, 27,606.84 and 4,553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,404.38, 27,606.84 and 4,553.38 is: 6,830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,404.38 : 27,606.84 = 4,553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,404.38/27,606.84 = 4,553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,404.38x = 27,606.84 × 4,553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,404.38x = 125,704,272.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,704,272.32/18,404.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.13

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