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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.56, 27,351.36 and 10,450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.56, 27,351.36 and 10,450.56 is: 15,682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.56 : 27,351.36 = 10,450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.56/27,351.36 = 10,450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.56x = 27,351.36 × 10,450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.56x = 285,837,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,837,028.76/18,226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,682.45

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