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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,678.40, 28,017.60 and 18,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,678.40, 28,017.60 and 18,548.80 is: 27,823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,678.40 : 28,017.60 = 18,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,678.40/28,017.60 = 18,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,678.40x = 28,017.60 × 18,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,678.40x = 519,692,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,692,858.88/18,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,823.20

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