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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,158.37, 27,283.37 and 17,420.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,158.37, 27,283.37 and 17,420.29 is: 26,174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158.37 : 27,283.37 = 17,420.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158.37/27,283.37 = 17,420.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158.37x = 27,283.37 × 17,420.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158.37x = 475,284,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,284,130.48/18,158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,174.38

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