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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.88, 27,226.62 and 18,091.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.88, 27,226.62 and 18,091.62 is: 26,978.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.88 : 27,226.62 = 18,091.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.88/27,226.62 = 18,091.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.88x = 27,226.62 × 18,091.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.88x = 492,573,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,573,662.92/18,257.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.69

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