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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.40, 27,522.60 and 18,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.40, 27,522.60 and 18,218.80 is: 27,328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.40 : 27,522.60 = 18,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.40/27,522.60 = 18,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.40x = 27,522.60 × 18,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.40x = 501,428,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,428,744.88/18,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,328.20

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