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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.60, 27,048.90 and 16,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.60, 27,048.90 and 16,477.40 is: 24,716.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.60 : 27,048.90 = 16,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.60/27,048.90 = 16,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.60x = 27,048.90 × 16,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.60x = 445,695,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,695,544.86/18,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.10

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