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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.45, 27,466.43 and 18,033.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.45, 27,466.43 and 18,033.98 is: 26,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.45 : 27,466.43 = 18,033.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.45/27,466.43 = 18,033.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.45x = 27,466.43 × 18,033.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.45x = 495,328,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,328,821.79/18,347.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,997.16

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