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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.70, 27,050.10 and 18,057.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.70, 27,050.10 and 18,057.70 is: 27,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.70 : 27,050.10 = 18,057.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.70/27,050.10 = 18,057.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.70x = 27,050.10 × 18,057.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.70x = 488,462,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,462,590.77/18,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,050.10

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