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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.20, 25,961.40 and 18,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.20, 25,961.40 and 18,502.20 is: 25,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.20 : 25,961.40 = 18,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.20/25,961.40 = 18,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.20x = 25,961.40 × 18,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.20x = 480,343,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,343,015.08/18,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,961.40

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