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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,278.20, 25,647.80 and 18,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,278.20, 25,647.80 and 18,278.20 is: 25,647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,278.20 : 25,647.80 = 18,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,278.20/25,647.80 = 18,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,278.20x = 25,647.80 × 18,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,278.20x = 468,795,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,795,617.96/18,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,647.80

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