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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.40, 27,311.10 and 18,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.40, 27,311.10 and 18,092.20 is: 27,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.40 : 27,311.10 = 18,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.40/27,311.10 = 18,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.40x = 27,311.10 × 18,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.40x = 494,117,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,117,883.42/18,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,138.30

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