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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.40, 27,171.40 and 17,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.40, 27,171.40 and 17,636.40 is: 26,404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.40 : 27,171.40 = 17,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.40/27,171.40 = 17,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.40x = 27,171.40 × 17,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.40x = 479,205,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,205,678.96/18,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,404.84

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