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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,085.60, 27,079.80 and 18,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,085.60, 27,079.80 and 18,085.60 is: 27,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,085.60 : 27,079.80 = 18,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,085.60/27,079.80 = 18,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,085.60x = 27,079.80 × 18,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,085.60x = 489,754,430.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,754,430.88/18,085.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,079.80

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