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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.01, 27,274.07 and 17,959.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.01, 27,274.07 and 17,959.86 is: 26,778.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.01 : 27,274.07 = 17,959.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.01/27,274.07 = 17,959.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.01x = 27,274.07 × 17,959.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.01x = 489,838,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,838,523.73/18,292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,778.83

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