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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,679.40, 28,019.10 and 18,549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,679.40, 28,019.10 and 18,549.80 is: 27,824.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,679.40 : 28,019.10 = 18,549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,679.40/28,019.10 = 18,549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,679.40x = 28,019.10 × 18,549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,679.40x = 519,748,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,748,701.18/18,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,824.70

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