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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,614.40, 27,979.20 and 18,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,614.40, 27,979.20 and 18,268.80 is: 27,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,614.40 : 27,979.20 = 18,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,614.40/27,979.20 = 18,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,614.40x = 27,979.20 × 18,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,614.40x = 511,146,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,146,408.96/18,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,459.73

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