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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,159.40, 27,239.10 and 18,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,159.40, 27,239.10 and 18,044.20 is: 27,066.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,159.40 : 27,239.10 = 18,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,159.40/27,239.10 = 18,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,159.40x = 27,239.10 × 18,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,159.40x = 491,507,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,507,768.22/18,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,066.30

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