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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.40, 27,136.90 and 17,613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.40, 27,136.90 and 17,613.40 is: 26,370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.40 : 27,136.90 = 17,613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.40/27,136.90 = 17,613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.40x = 27,136.90 × 17,613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.40x = 477,973,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,973,074.46/18,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,370.35

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