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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.44, 27,303.46 and 17,751.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.44, 27,303.46 and 17,751.64 is: 26,477.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.44 : 27,303.46 = 17,751.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.44/27,303.46 = 17,751.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.44x = 27,303.46 × 17,751.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.44x = 484,681,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,681,192.67/18,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,477.44

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