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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.48, 27,638.22 and 4,574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.48, 27,638.22 and 4,574.48 is: 6,861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.48 : 27,638.22 = 4,574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.48/27,638.22 = 4,574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.48x = 27,638.22 × 4,574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.48x = 126,430,484.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,430,484.63/18,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,861.72

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