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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,911.57, 26,041.62 and 18,491.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,911.57, 26,041.62 and 18,491.97 is: 25,463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,911.57 : 26,041.62 = 18,491.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,911.57/26,041.62 = 18,491.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,911.57x = 26,041.62 × 18,491.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,911.57x = 481,561,022.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,561,022.79/18,911.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,463.83

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