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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.80, 27,244.20 and 18,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.80, 27,244.20 and 18,047.60 is: 27,071.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.80 : 27,244.20 = 18,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.80/27,244.20 = 18,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.80x = 27,244.20 × 18,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.80x = 491,692,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,692,423.92/18,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,071.40

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