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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,404.20, 26,634.25 and 18,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,404.20, 26,634.25 and 18,404.20 is: 26,634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,404.20 : 26,634.25 = 18,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,404.20/26,634.25 = 18,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,404.20x = 26,634.25 × 18,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,404.20x = 490,182,063.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,182,063.85/18,404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,634.25

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