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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.25, 27,945.45 and 17,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.25, 27,945.45 and 17,695.92 is: 26,543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.25 : 27,945.45 = 17,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.25/27,945.45 = 17,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.25x = 27,945.45 × 17,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.25x = 494,520,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,520,447.56/18,630.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.95

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