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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,679.20, 26,209.20 and 18,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,679.20, 26,209.20 and 18,679.20 is: 26,209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,679.20 : 26,209.20 = 18,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,679.20/26,209.20 = 18,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,679.20x = 26,209.20 × 18,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,679.20x = 489,566,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,566,888.64/18,679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,209.20

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