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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.40, 27,003.78 and 14,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.40, 27,003.78 and 14,112.48 is: 21,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.40 : 27,003.78 = 14,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.40/27,003.78 = 14,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.40x = 27,003.78 × 14,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.40x = 381,090,305.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,090,305.17/18,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,140.68

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