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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,904.68, 26,081.46 and 18,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,904.68, 26,081.46 and 18,875.52 is: 26,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,904.68 : 26,081.46 = 18,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,904.68/26,081.46 = 18,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,904.68x = 26,081.46 × 18,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,904.68x = 492,301,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,301,119.86/18,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.23

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