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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.80, 28,066.20 and 18,054.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.80, 28,066.20 and 18,054.70 is: 27,082.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.80 : 28,066.20 = 18,054.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.80/28,066.20 = 18,054.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.80x = 28,066.20 × 18,054.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.80x = 506,726,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,726,821.14/18,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,082.05

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