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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.40, 27,996.60 and 18,534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.40, 27,996.60 and 18,534.80 is: 27,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.40 : 27,996.60 = 18,534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.40/27,996.60 = 18,534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.40x = 27,996.60 × 18,534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.40x = 518,911,381.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,911,381.68/18,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,802.20

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