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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.70, 25,379.70 and 18,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.70, 25,379.70 and 18,086.70 is: 25,379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.70 : 25,379.70 = 18,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.70/25,379.70 = 18,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.70x = 25,379.70 × 18,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.70x = 459,035,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,035,019.99/18,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,379.70

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