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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,304.44, 27,301.97 and 17,750.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,304.44, 27,301.97 and 17,750.64 is: 26,475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,304.44 : 27,301.97 = 17,750.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,304.44/27,301.97 = 17,750.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,304.44x = 27,301.97 × 17,750.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,304.44x = 484,627,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,627,440.76/18,304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,475.95

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