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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.80, 26,511.20 and 18,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.80, 26,511.20 and 18,908.80 is: 26,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.80 : 26,511.20 = 18,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.80/26,511.20 = 18,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.80x = 26,511.20 × 18,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.80x = 501,294,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,294,978.56/18,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.20

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