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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,682.20, 26,213.40 and 18,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,682.20, 26,213.40 and 18,682.20 is: 26,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,682.20 : 26,213.40 = 18,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,682.20/26,213.40 = 18,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,682.20x = 26,213.40 × 18,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,682.20x = 489,723,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,723,981.48/18,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,213.40

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