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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,939.57, 26,134.80 and 18,302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,939.57, 26,134.80 and 18,302.91 is: 25,256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,939.57 : 26,134.80 = 18,302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,939.57/26,134.80 = 18,302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,939.57x = 26,134.80 × 18,302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,939.57x = 478,342,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,342,975.59/18,939.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.27

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