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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.94, 27,251.96 and 18,108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.94, 27,251.96 and 18,108.62 is: 27,003.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.94 : 27,251.96 = 18,108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.94/27,251.96 = 18,108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.94x = 27,251.96 × 18,108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.94x = 493,495,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,495,387.90/18,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,003.94

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