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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,874.46, 28,331.36 and 18,450.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,874.46, 28,331.36 and 18,450.89 is: 27,695.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874.46 : 28,331.36 = 18,450.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874.46/28,331.36 = 18,450.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874.46x = 28,331.36 × 18,450.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874.46x = 522,738,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,738,665.25/18,874.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,695.56

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