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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.48, 27,114.82 and 17,876.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.48, 27,114.82 and 17,876.43 is: 26,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.48 : 27,114.82 = 17,876.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.48/27,114.82 = 17,876.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.48x = 27,114.82 × 17,876.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.48x = 484,716,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,716,137.00/18,177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.75

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