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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.08, 27,645.30 and 4,579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.08, 27,645.30 and 4,579.08 is: 6,868.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.08 : 27,645.30 = 4,579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.08/27,645.30 = 4,579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.08x = 27,645.30 × 4,579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.08x = 126,590,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,590,040.32/18,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.66

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