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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302.46, 27,218.24 and 17,719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302.46, 27,218.24 and 17,719.26 is: 26,350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302.46 : 27,218.24 = 17,719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302.46/27,218.24 = 17,719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302.46x = 27,218.24 × 17,719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302.46x = 482,286,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,286,982.71/18,302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,350.94

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