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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,429.04, 27,655.40 and 18,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,429.04, 27,655.40 and 18,361 is: 27,553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,429.04 : 27,655.40 = 18,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,429.04/27,655.40 = 18,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,429.04x = 27,655.40 × 18,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,429.04x = 507,780,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,780,799.40/18,429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,553.30

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