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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,719.40, 26,226.60 and 18,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,719.40, 26,226.60 and 18,719.40 is: 26,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,719.40 : 26,226.60 = 18,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,719.40/26,226.60 = 18,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,719.40x = 26,226.60 × 18,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,719.40x = 490,946,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,946,216.04/18,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,226.60

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