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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,201.40, 27,302.10 and 18,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,201.40, 27,302.10 and 18,086.20 is: 27,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,201.40 : 27,302.10 = 18,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,201.40/27,302.10 = 18,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,201.40x = 27,302.10 × 18,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,201.40x = 493,791,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,791,241.02/18,201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,129.30

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