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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,903.59, 26,085.42 and 10,946.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,903.59, 26,085.42 and 10,946.32 is: 15,105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,903.59 : 26,085.42 = 10,946.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,903.59/26,085.42 = 10,946.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,903.59x = 26,085.42 × 10,946.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,903.59x = 285,539,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,539,354.65/18,903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,105.03

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