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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,808.64, 28,282.08 and 18,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,808.64, 28,282.08 and 18,048.32 is: 27,138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,808.64 : 28,282.08 = 18,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,808.64/28,282.08 = 18,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,808.64x = 28,282.08 × 18,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,808.64x = 510,444,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,444,030.11/18,808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,138.81

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