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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.48, 27,705.55 and 14,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.48, 27,705.55 and 14,045.32 is: 21,072.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.48 : 27,705.55 = 14,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.48/27,705.55 = 14,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.48x = 27,705.55 × 14,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.48x = 389,133,245.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,133,245.30/18,466.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.41

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