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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.10, 26,228.70 and 18,710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.10, 26,228.70 and 18,710.10 is: 26,228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.10 : 26,228.70 = 18,710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.10/26,228.70 = 18,710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.10x = 26,228.70 × 18,710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.10x = 490,741,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,741,599.87/18,710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,228.70

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