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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,446.86, 27,670.56 and 17,550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,446.86, 27,670.56 and 17,550.46 is: 26,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,446.86 : 27,670.56 = 17,550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,446.86/27,670.56 = 17,550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,446.86x = 27,670.56 × 17,550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,446.86x = 485,631,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,631,056.46/18,446.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,325.95

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