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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,531.40, 25,995.80 and 18,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,531.40, 25,995.80 and 18,531.40 is: 25,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,531.40 : 25,995.80 = 18,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,531.40/25,995.80 = 18,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,531.40x = 25,995.80 × 18,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,531.40x = 481,738,568.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,738,568.12/18,531.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,995.80

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