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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.44, 28,277.59 and 18,228.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.44, 28,277.59 and 18,228.43 is: 27,353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.44 : 28,277.59 = 18,228.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.44/28,277.59 = 18,228.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.44x = 28,277.59 × 18,228.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.44x = 515,456,069.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,456,069.88/18,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,353.22

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