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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,442.62, 27,663.88 and 4,591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,442.62, 27,663.88 and 4,591.62 is: 6,887.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,442.62 : 27,663.88 = 4,591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,442.62/27,663.88 = 4,591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,442.62x = 27,663.88 × 4,591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,442.62x = 127,022,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,022,024.69/18,442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.42

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