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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.80, 26,059.80 and 18,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.80, 26,059.80 and 18,601.80 is: 26,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.80 : 26,059.80 = 18,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.80/26,059.80 = 18,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.80x = 26,059.80 × 18,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.80x = 484,759,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,759,187.64/18,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.80

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