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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,625.60, 27,938.40 and 17,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,625.60, 27,938.40 and 17,761.60 is: 26,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,625.60 : 27,938.40 = 17,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,625.60/27,938.40 = 17,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,625.60x = 27,938.40 × 17,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,625.60x = 496,230,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,230,685.44/18,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,642.40

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