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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.68, 27,244.90 and 17,601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.68, 27,244.90 and 17,601.68 is: 26,277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.68 : 27,244.90 = 17,601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.68/27,244.90 = 17,601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.68x = 27,244.90 × 17,601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.68x = 479,556,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,556,011.43/18,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,277.50

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