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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,733.32, 27,952.74 and 18,099.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,733.32, 27,952.74 and 18,099.18 is: 27,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,733.32 : 27,952.74 = 18,099.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,733.32/27,952.74 = 18,099.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,733.32x = 27,952.74 × 18,099.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,733.32x = 505,921,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,921,672.75/18,733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.51

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