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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.52, 26,011.92 and 10,465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.52, 26,011.92 and 10,465.48 is: 14,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.52 : 26,011.92 = 10,465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.52/26,011.92 = 10,465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.52x = 26,011.92 × 10,465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.52x = 272,227,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,227,228.52/18,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,442.13

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