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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.40, 27,906.60 and 18,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.40, 27,906.60 and 18,474.80 is: 27,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.40 : 27,906.60 = 18,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.40/27,906.60 = 18,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.40x = 27,906.60 × 18,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.40x = 515,568,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,568,853.68/18,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,712.20

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