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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,048.28, 27,030.37 and 17,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,048.28, 27,030.37 and 17,550.04 is: 26,284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,048.28 : 27,030.37 = 17,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,048.28/27,030.37 = 17,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,048.28x = 27,030.37 × 17,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,048.28x = 474,384,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,384,030.84/18,048.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,284.17

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