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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647.40, 27,971.10 and 17,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647.40, 27,971.10 and 17,626.80 is: 26,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647.40 : 27,971.10 = 17,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647.40/27,971.10 = 17,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647.40x = 27,971.10 × 17,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647.40x = 493,040,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,040,985.48/18,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,440.20

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