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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.60, 27,945.90 and 17,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.60, 27,945.90 and 17,318.40 is: 25,977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.60 : 27,945.90 = 17,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.60/27,945.90 = 17,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.60x = 27,945.90 × 17,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.60x = 483,978,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,978,274.56/18,630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,977.60

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