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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.84, 25,549.06 and 18,018.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.84, 25,549.06 and 18,018.58 is: 24,936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.84 : 25,549.06 = 18,018.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.84/25,549.06 = 18,018.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.84x = 25,549.06 × 18,018.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.84x = 460,357,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,357,691.44/18,460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.99

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