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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,810.64, 28,285.08 and 18,050.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,810.64, 28,285.08 and 18,050.32 is: 27,141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,810.64 : 28,285.08 = 18,050.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,810.64/28,285.08 = 18,050.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,810.64x = 28,285.08 × 18,050.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,810.64x = 510,554,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,554,745.23/18,810.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,141.81

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