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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.60, 24,900.75 and 18,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.60, 24,900.75 and 18,430.60 is: 24,900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.60 : 24,900.75 = 18,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.60/24,900.75 = 18,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.60x = 24,900.75 × 18,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.60x = 458,935,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,935,762.95/18,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.75

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