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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.70, 27,133.35 and 18,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.70, 27,133.35 and 18,117.70 is: 27,133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.70 : 27,133.35 = 18,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.70/27,133.35 = 18,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.70x = 27,133.35 × 18,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.70x = 491,593,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,593,895.30/18,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,133.35

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