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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,533.40, 25,998.60 and 18,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,533.40, 25,998.60 and 18,533.40 is: 25,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,533.40 : 25,998.60 = 18,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,533.40/25,998.60 = 18,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,533.40x = 25,998.60 × 18,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,533.40x = 481,842,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,842,453.24/18,533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,998.60

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