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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,138.40, 27,207.60 and 18,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,138.40, 27,207.60 and 18,023.20 is: 27,034.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,138.40 : 27,207.60 = 18,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,138.40/27,207.60 = 18,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,138.40x = 27,207.60 × 18,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,138.40x = 490,368,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,368,016.32/18,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.80

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