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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.87, 27,227.24 and 17,824.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.87, 27,227.24 and 17,824.25 is: 26,738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.87 : 27,227.24 = 17,824.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.87/27,227.24 = 17,824.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.87x = 27,227.24 × 17,824.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.87x = 485,304,907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,304,907.31/18,149.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,738.76

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