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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.30, 27,046.05 and 15,460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.30, 27,046.05 and 15,460.30 is: 23,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.30 : 27,046.05 = 15,460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.30/27,046.05 = 15,460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.30x = 27,046.05 × 15,460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.30x = 418,140,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,140,046.82/18,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,162.70

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