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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.44, 27,233.31 and 18,096.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.44, 27,233.31 and 18,096.12 is: 26,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.44 : 27,233.31 = 18,096.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.44/27,233.31 = 18,096.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.44x = 27,233.31 × 18,096.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.44x = 492,817,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,817,245.76/18,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,985.29

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