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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,628.75, 27,943.19 and 17,694.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,628.75, 27,943.19 and 17,694.42 is: 26,541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,628.75 : 27,943.19 = 17,694.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,628.75/27,943.19 = 17,694.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,628.75x = 27,943.19 × 17,694.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,628.75x = 494,438,444.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,438,444.52/18,628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.69

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