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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,829.94, 26,109.51 and 18,205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,829.94, 26,109.51 and 18,205.43 is: 25,243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,829.94 : 26,109.51 = 18,205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,829.94/26,109.51 = 18,205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,829.94x = 26,109.51 × 18,205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,829.94x = 475,334,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,334,657.82/18,829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.56

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