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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.94, 27,244.49 and 18,103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.94, 27,244.49 and 18,103.62 is: 26,996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.94 : 27,244.49 = 18,103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.94/27,244.49 = 18,103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.94x = 27,244.49 × 18,103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.94x = 493,223,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,223,803.54/18,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.47

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