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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,900.48, 26,079.30 and 10,942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,900.48, 26,079.30 and 10,942.32 is: 15,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,900.48 : 26,079.30 = 10,942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,900.48/26,079.30 = 10,942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,900.48x = 26,079.30 × 10,942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,900.48x = 285,368,045.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,368,045.98/18,900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.45

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