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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,212.80, 27,319.20 and 17,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,212.80, 27,319.20 and 17,775.40 is: 26,663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,212.80 : 27,319.20 = 17,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,212.80/27,319.20 = 17,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,212.80x = 27,319.20 × 17,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,212.80x = 485,609,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,609,707.68/18,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.10

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