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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,459.40, 27,689.10 and 18,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,459.40, 27,689.10 and 18,459.40 is: 27,689.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,459.40 : 27,689.10 = 18,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,459.40/27,689.10 = 18,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,459.40x = 27,689.10 × 18,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,459.40x = 511,124,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,124,172.54/18,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,689.10

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