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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.40, 27,398.70 and 18,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.40, 27,398.70 and 18,121.80 is: 27,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.40 : 27,398.70 = 18,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.40/27,398.70 = 18,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.40x = 27,398.70 × 18,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.40x = 496,513,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,513,761.66/18,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,204.15

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