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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.60, 27,369.90 and 18,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.60, 27,369.90 and 18,246.60 is: 27,369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.60 : 27,369.90 = 18,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.60/27,369.90 = 18,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.60x = 27,369.90 × 18,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.60x = 499,407,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,407,617.34/18,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,369.90

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