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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.90, 27,720.45 and 18,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.90, 27,720.45 and 18,336.30 is: 27,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.90 : 27,720.45 = 18,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.90/27,720.45 = 18,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.90x = 27,720.45 × 18,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.90x = 508,290,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,290,487.34/18,465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,525.90

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