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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,726.65, 27,881.98 and 18,465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,726.65, 27,881.98 and 18,465.08 is: 27,492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,726.65 : 27,881.98 = 18,465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,726.65/27,881.98 = 18,465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,726.65x = 27,881.98 × 18,465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,726.65x = 514,843,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,843,014.80/18,726.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,492.54

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