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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.53, 26,966.30 and 17,862.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.53, 26,966.30 and 17,862.05 is: 26,674.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.53 : 26,966.30 = 17,862.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.53/26,966.30 = 17,862.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.53x = 26,966.30 × 17,862.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.53x = 481,673,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,673,477.49/18,057.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.38

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