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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.60, 27,031.80 and 18,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.60, 27,031.80 and 18,053.60 is: 27,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.60 : 27,031.80 = 18,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.60/27,031.80 = 18,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.60x = 27,031.80 × 18,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.60x = 488,021,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,021,304.48/18,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,031.80

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