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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,452.70, 27,679.05 and 17,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,452.70, 27,679.05 and 17,027.10 is: 25,540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,452.70 : 27,679.05 = 17,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,452.70/27,679.05 = 17,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,452.70x = 27,679.05 × 17,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,452.70x = 471,293,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,293,952.26/18,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.65

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