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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.20, 27,099.60 and 18,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.20, 27,099.60 and 18,095.20 is: 27,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.20 : 27,099.60 = 18,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.20/27,099.60 = 18,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.20x = 27,099.60 × 18,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.20x = 490,372,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,372,681.92/18,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,099.60

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