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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,161.87, 27,083.88 and 17,995.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,161.87, 27,083.88 and 17,995.79 is: 26,836.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,161.87 : 27,083.88 = 17,995.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,161.87/27,083.88 = 17,995.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,161.87x = 27,083.88 × 17,995.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,161.87x = 487,395,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,395,884.57/18,161.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,836.22

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