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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,440.58, 27,680.09 and 16,345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,440.58, 27,680.09 and 16,345.52 is: 24,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,440.58 : 27,680.09 = 16,345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,440.58/27,680.09 = 16,345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,440.58x = 27,680.09 × 16,345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,440.58x = 452,445,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,445,440.31/18,440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.31

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