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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.05, 27,091.73 and 17,689.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.05, 27,091.73 and 17,689.39 is: 26,501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.05 : 27,091.73 = 17,689.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.05/27,091.73 = 17,689.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.05x = 27,091.73 × 17,689.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.05x = 479,236,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,236,154.24/18,083.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,501.96

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