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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,436.60, 27,614.58 and 18,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,436.60, 27,614.58 and 18,030.76 is: 27,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,436.60 : 27,614.58 = 18,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,436.60/27,614.58 = 18,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,436.60x = 27,614.58 × 18,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,436.60x = 497,911,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,911,864.48/18,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.71

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