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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.20, 26,431.80 and 18,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.20, 26,431.80 and 18,838.20 is: 26,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.20 : 26,431.80 = 18,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.20/26,431.80 = 18,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.20x = 26,431.80 × 18,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.20x = 497,927,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,927,534.76/18,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,431.80

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