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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.04, 27,656.90 and 18,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.04, 27,656.90 and 18,362 is: 27,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.04 : 27,656.90 = 18,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.04/27,656.90 = 18,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.04x = 27,656.90 × 18,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.04x = 507,835,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,835,997.80/18,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,554.80

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