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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.60, 27,096.30 and 18,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.60, 27,096.30 and 18,096.60 is: 27,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.60 : 27,096.30 = 18,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.60/27,096.30 = 18,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.60x = 27,096.30 × 18,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.60x = 490,350,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,350,902.58/18,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,096.30

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