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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.02, 27,012.22 and 17,982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.02, 27,012.22 and 17,982.10 is: 26,973.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.02 : 27,012.22 = 17,982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.02/27,012.22 = 17,982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.02x = 27,012.22 × 17,982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.02x = 485,736,441.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,736,441.26/18,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,973.34

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