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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,416.08, 27,490.50 and 17,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,416.08, 27,490.50 and 17,045.52 is: 25,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,416.08 : 27,490.50 = 17,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,416.08/27,490.50 = 17,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,416.08x = 27,490.50 × 17,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,416.08x = 468,589,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,589,867.56/18,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,444.60

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