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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,442.59, 27,663.90 and 4,591.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,442.59, 27,663.90 and 4,591.59 is: 6,887.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,442.59 : 27,663.90 = 4,591.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,442.59/27,663.90 = 4,591.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,442.59x = 27,663.90 × 4,591.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,442.59x = 127,021,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,021,286.60/18,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.39

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