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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.40, 27,476.96 and 18,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.40, 27,476.96 and 18,230.40 is: 27,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.40 : 27,476.96 = 18,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.40/27,476.96 = 18,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.40x = 27,476.96 × 18,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.40x = 500,915,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,915,971.58/18,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,476.96

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