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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.40, 27,377.10 and 18,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.40, 27,377.10 and 18,136.20 is: 27,204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.40 : 27,377.10 = 18,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.40/27,377.10 = 18,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.40x = 27,377.10 × 18,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.40x = 496,516,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,516,561.02/18,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,204.30

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