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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,184.61, 27,125.46 and 17,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,184.61, 27,125.46 and 17,883.56 is: 26,676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,184.61 : 27,125.46 = 17,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,184.61/27,125.46 = 17,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,184.61x = 27,125.46 × 17,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,184.61x = 485,099,655.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,099,655.81/18,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,676.39

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