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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,934.58, 26,127.84 and 10,979.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,934.58, 26,127.84 and 10,979.48 is: 15,150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934.58 : 26,127.84 = 10,979.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934.58/26,127.84 = 10,979.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934.58x = 26,127.84 × 10,979.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934.58x = 286,870,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,870,096.72/18,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.59

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