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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,361.40, 27,542.10 and 16,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,361.40, 27,542.10 and 16,364.60 is: 24,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,361.40 : 27,542.10 = 16,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,361.40/27,542.10 = 16,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,361.40x = 27,542.10 × 16,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,361.40x = 450,715,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,715,449.66/18,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,546.90

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