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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,342.22, 27,550.14 and 17,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,342.22, 27,550.14 and 17,825.44 is: 26,773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,342.22 : 27,550.14 = 17,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,342.22/27,550.14 = 17,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,342.22x = 27,550.14 × 17,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,342.22x = 491,093,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,093,367.56/18,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,773.93

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