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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.10, 27,374.66 and 17,949.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.10, 27,374.66 and 17,949.26 is: 26,932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.10 : 27,374.66 = 17,949.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.10/27,374.66 = 17,949.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.10x = 27,374.66 × 17,949.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.10x = 491,354,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,354,935.75/18,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,932.26

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