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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,190.20, 27,285.30 and 17,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,190.20, 27,285.30 and 17,412.60 is: 26,118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190.20 : 27,285.30 = 17,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190.20/27,285.30 = 17,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190.20x = 27,285.30 × 17,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190.20x = 475,108,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,108,014.78/18,190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,118.90

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