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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,902.07, 26,077.83 and 18,872.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,902.07, 26,077.83 and 18,872.91 is: 26,037.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,902.07 : 26,077.83 = 18,872.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,902.07/26,077.83 = 18,872.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,902.07x = 26,077.83 × 18,872.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,902.07x = 492,164,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,164,538.59/18,902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,037.60

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