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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,433.60, 27,650.40 and 17,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,433.60, 27,650.40 and 17,627.20 is: 26,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,433.60 : 27,650.40 = 17,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,433.60/27,650.40 = 17,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,433.60x = 27,650.40 × 17,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,433.60x = 487,399,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,399,130.88/18,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,440.80

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