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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.60, 27,021.60 and 18,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.60, 27,021.60 and 18,273.60 is: 27,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.60 : 27,021.60 = 18,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.60/27,021.60 = 18,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.60x = 27,021.60 × 18,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.60x = 493,781,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,781,909.76/18,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,021.60

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