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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,405.20, 26,635.70 and 18,405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,405.20, 26,635.70 and 18,405.20 is: 26,635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,405.20 : 26,635.70 = 18,405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,405.20/26,635.70 = 18,405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,405.20x = 26,635.70 × 18,405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,405.20x = 490,235,385.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,235,385.64/18,405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,635.70

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