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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,950.12, 26,185.92 and 18,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,950.12, 26,185.92 and 18,039.68 is: 24,927.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,950.12 : 26,185.92 = 18,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,950.12/26,185.92 = 18,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,950.12x = 26,185.92 × 18,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,950.12x = 472,385,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,385,617.31/18,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.84

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