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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.21, 27,048.67 and 16,294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.21, 27,048.67 and 16,294.19 is: 24,445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.21 : 27,048.67 = 16,294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.21/27,048.67 = 16,294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.21x = 27,048.67 × 16,294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.21x = 440,735,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,735,992.25/18,029.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,445.67

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