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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.60, 27,052.62 and 17,613.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.60, 27,052.62 and 17,613.23 is: 26,419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.60 : 27,052.62 = 17,613.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.60/27,052.62 = 17,613.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.60x = 27,052.62 × 17,613.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.60x = 476,484,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,484,080.48/18,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,419.09

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