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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.80, 28,352.70 and 18,245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.80, 28,352.70 and 18,245.70 is: 27,368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.80 : 28,352.70 = 18,245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.80/28,352.70 = 18,245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.80x = 28,352.70 × 18,245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.80x = 517,314,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,314,858.39/18,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,368.55

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