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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.63, 27,698.44 and 4,614.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.63, 27,698.44 and 4,614.63 is: 6,921.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.63 : 27,698.44 = 4,614.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.63/27,698.44 = 4,614.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.63x = 27,698.44 × 4,614.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.63x = 127,818,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,818,052.18/18,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.94

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