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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,937.80, 26,551.80 and 18,937.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,937.80, 26,551.80 and 18,937.80 is: 26,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,937.80 : 26,551.80 = 18,937.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,937.80/26,551.80 = 18,937.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,937.80x = 26,551.80 × 18,937.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,937.80x = 502,832,678.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,832,678.04/18,937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,551.80

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