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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,061.80, 27,092.70 and 17,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,061.80, 27,092.70 and 17,111.40 is: 25,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,061.80 : 27,092.70 = 17,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,061.80/27,092.70 = 17,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,061.80x = 27,092.70 × 17,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,061.80x = 463,594,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,594,026.78/18,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,667.10

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